host

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que recibe o entretiene a invitados, a un organismo en el que habita un parásito, o a un ordenador que proporciona servicios a otros dispositivos.

A noun referring to a person who receives or entertains guests, or an organism that harbors a parasite, or a computer that provides services to other devices.

1. Person who receives guestsA2formal

   A person who invites and entertains guests in their home or at an event.

   anfitrión

   • The host welcomed everyone to the party.
   • She was a gracious host at the dinner.
   • Our host offered us drinks and snacks.

   Sinónimosentertainerhostesswelcomer

   Antónimosguestvisitor

2. Presenter of a showA2formal

   A person who introduces and presents a television or radio program.

   Presentador de un programa

   • The talk show host interviewed the famous actor.
   • He is the host of a popular radio program.
   • The game show host announced the winner.

   Sinónimosanchorannounceremceemaster of ceremoniesmoderatorpresenter

   Antónimosaudienceguestlistenerviewer

3. B2formal

   A large number of people or things.

   multitud, gran cantidad

   • A host of volunteers helped clean the park.
   • The project faced a host of problems.
   • She has a host of ideas for the new campaign.

   Sinónimosabundancearraycrowdhordelegionmassmultitudeprofusionswarmthrongwealth

4. Organism that harbors a parasiteC1formalscientific

   An animal or plant that provides food or shelter for a parasite.

   Hospedador (en parasitología)

   • The dog is the host for the tapeworm.
   • Some plants act as hosts for harmful insects.
   • The virus requires a host cell to replicate.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de recibir o entretener a invitados, o de ofrecer servicios o recursos para un evento o una plataforma digital.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving or entertaining guests, or providing services or resources for an event or digital platform.

1. Receive or entertain guestsB1formal

   To act as a host by receiving or entertaining people, especially in one's home or at an event.

   Recibir o agasajar invitados

   • She hosted a dinner party for her colleagues.
   • They hosted the conference at the city's convention center.
   • He hosted the family reunion at his house.

   Sinónimosaccommodateentertainreceivewelcome

2. Present a show or eventB1formal

   To act as the presenter or master of ceremonies for a television show, radio program, or event.

   Presentar un programa o evento

   • She hosted the awards ceremony last night.
   • He hosts a popular talk show on television.
   • The comedian was chosen to host the charity gala.

   Sinónimosanchorcompereemceefrontpresent

3. Provide services for a websiteB2formalIT

   To provide the infrastructure and services for a website or online application to be accessible on the internet.

   Alojar (servicios web)

   • The company hosts thousands of websites on its servers.
   • We decided to host our new blog on a cloud platform.
   • They host the online store for a major retailer.

   Sinónimoshouseserve