anfitrião

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin Amphytriōne, from the Ancient Greek name Ἀμφιτρύων (Amphitrúōn), a Theban general in Greek mythology. Compare French amphitryon and Spanish anfitrión.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: an‧fi‧tri‧ão

Noun

anfitrião m (plural anfitriões or anfitriãos, feminine anfitriã or anfitrioa, feminine plural anfitriãs or anfitrioas)

1. host (one who receives or entertains a guest)

   Ele agradeceu o anfitrião pela festa muito agradável.

   He thanked the host for the very enjoyable party.

2. (computing, Internet) host (server in a network)

Synonyms

• dono da casa