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Você faz os outros se sentirem bem-vindos.

You make others feel welcome.

Language note: 'Bem-vindo' is a compound word meaning 'well' and 'come'.

Culture note: Hospitality is integral to Portuguese culture and being welcoming is highly praised.

Context: They make an effort to include a shy newcomer in the conversation, making them feel comfortable.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Você

[voh-seh]

You

Refers to the person being spoken to; second person singular pronoun.

Você é muito simpático.

You are very nice.

faz

[faz]

make

To cause something to happen; perform an action.

Você faz um ótimo trabalho.

You do a great job.

os

[os]

the

Defines specific persons or things already mentioned or known.

Os livros estão na mesa.

The books are on the table.

outros

[ou-tros]

others

Refers to people other than oneself or the speaker.

Outros colegas também vão.

Other colleagues are also going.

se

[seh]

themselves

Refers to the same group of people previously mentioned.

Eles se conhecem bem.

They know themselves well.

sentirem

[sehn-tee-rehm]

feel

Experience emotion or sensation.

Eles se sentirem alegres é importante.

Them feeling happy is important.

bem-vindos

[behm-vin-dos]

welcome

To feel accepted and appreciated in a place or group.

Você faz os outros se sentirem bem-vindos.

You make others feel welcome.

Phrase Parts

Você

You

Addressing a person directly.

Você veio cedo.

You came early.

faz

make

To cause to happen or to perform.

Ele faz café.

He makes coffee.

os outros

others

Referring to additional people.

Ele ajuda os outros.

He helps others.

se sentirem

feel

To experience a sensation or emotion.

Eles querem se sentir em casa.

They want to feel at home.

bem-vindos

welcome

Receiving or greeting gladly and willingly.

Todos são bem-vindos aqui.

Everyone is welcome here.

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