B1 — Intermediatenoun
ospite
guest, host
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
invitatovisitatoreforestieropadrone di casa (host)
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
estraneointrusoabitante
Usage note
Uniquely, 'ospite' means BOTH guest AND host — context clarifies. 'Camera degli ospiti' = guest room. 'Ospitalità' = hospitality. 'Essere ospite di' = to stay with someone.
Example
"Stasera abbiamo degli ospiti a cena."
"Tonight we have guests for dinner."
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