Can say 'you are welcome' to someone who want to visit me to show my hospitality?

[Sunday Morning]

Hi!

As we know, we say "you are welcome" to someone who want to thank you. But I am wondering if I can say "you are welcome" to someone who want to visit me to show my hospitality.

Tks

[Alan]

Hi,

This expression has a broad meaning of 'that's all right as far as I am concerned/it is my pleasure.'

Alan
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[Sipa2008]

Hi Alan,
Please, could you explain to me the difference between these two sentences:
"It is too cold to play outside." and "It is very cold today."
Thanks in advance
Silvina.

[Miliica]

it's simple:
It is too cold to play outside - means we can't be in that cold weather, and
It's very cold = it is cold, but not so much that we can't go out and play.....