Spanish word

convidar

Pronunciation

IPA/kombiˈðaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbinvite

Example

Te convido a mi casa mañana.

I invite you to my house tomorrow.

Illustration for convidar (invite)

More examples

¿Quieres convidar a alguien a la cena de mañana?

Do you want to invite someone to tomorrow's dinner?

Core concept

An invitation that includes offering food or drink.

Common phrases

  • convidar a comer

    treat to a meal

  • convidar a alguien

    invite someone

  • convidar a salir

    ask someone out

Similar words

invitar: Request someone's presence at a meeting, event, or social occasion.
llamar: Call or speak to someone by telephone to communicate or arrange something.
ofrecer: Offer to give an item or to provide a service to someone.
proponer: Recommend or put forward an idea or plan for doing something together.

Definition in Spanish

Invitar a alguien a acudir o participar en un lugar o actividad; también ofrecerle comida o bebida como cortesía.

Word origin

Derived from Latin convīvium 'banquet', the verb in Spanish develops the meaning of inviting someone and offering refreshments.

Usage tips

  • 'Convidar' and 'invitar' overlap in meaning, but 'convidar' often emphasizes treating someone to food or drinks.

Other meanings

  • treatverb

Opposites

  • desinvitaruninviteverb

Related words

  • convidadoinviteenoun

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