ospite
host
In Italian, the word 'ospite' can mean both 'host' and 'guest'. The context in which it is used determines its meaning. For example, if you are the one inviting someone to your home, you are the 'ospite' (host). If you are the one being invited, you are also the 'ospite' (guest).
Example sentences using: ospite
L'ospite ha apprezzato la cena.
The guest appreciated the dinner.
This phrase could be used in a context where you have invited someone to your home for a meal and they enjoyed it. The word 'ospite' in this context refers to someone invited to a place.
Ospite inatteso, preparati per un caffè.
Unexpected guest, prepare for a coffee.
This sentence can be used when you have an unexpected visitor and you’re about to prepare a coffee for them. 'Ospite' here relates to an unexpected person who arrives.
Sei sempre il benvenuto come ospite.
You are always welcome as a guest.
This statement suggests that the person you’re talking to is always welcome to visit your house as a guest. The term 'ospite' is used to signify a visitor or guest.