agasajar
to fête, to lavish attention on
verb ah-gah-sah-HAHR Rare
Origin: From Old Spanish gasajar, of Germanic origin.
Usage Note
Agasajar means to treat a guest or honoree with exceptional hospitality, gifts, or praise — it goes beyond simply welcoming someone. The direct object is the person being honored: agasajaron al ganador con un banquete. The noun agasajo (a treat, a warm welcome) comes from the same root.
Examples
"El pueblo agasajó a los visitantes con una gran cena."
Natural Translation
The town fêted the visitors with a big dinner.
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