Greet someone arriving at a new place by using the correct gender form of the word. Use "bienvenido" to welcome a lone man and "bienvenida" to welcome one woman.
Welcome an arriving group by using a plural form of the word. Use "bienvenidos" to welcome a group of men or a mixed group of men and women; use "bienvenidas" to welcome a group of women.
Make a welcoming statement, such as welcoming a speaker at conference, by saying "dar la bienvenida." Use the same phrase for a man or a woman.
Say "you're welcome" in response to a thank you by saying "de nada." This means "it was nothing" and is a typical response to "gracias," or "thanks." In some locations, such as Venezuela, the correct response is "a la orden," or "at your order."
