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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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