Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
convite
Pronunciation
IPA/komˈbite/
Meaning
- masculine nouninvitation
Example
Recibí un convite para la inauguración.
I received an invitation to the opening ceremony.
More examples
Después del acto hubo un pequeño convite con tapas.
After the ceremony there was a small reception with tapas.
Core concept
Act of inviting someone to share a meal.
Common phrases
recibir un convite
receive an invitation
aceptar un convite
accept an invitation
rechazar un convite
decline an invitation
Similar words
invitación: Sends notice or words asking someone to attend or take part in an event.
comida: Serves as a communal meal eaten together by participants.
reunión: Brings people together to meet for social, business, or official reasons.
banquete: Stages a grand, festive meal that offers special dishes to many guests.
Definition in Spanish
Acto de invitar a alguien a compartir una comida o banquete, y por extensión, el banquete ofrecido por el anfitrión.
Word origin
Derived from Latin convīvium 'meal together', the word highlights the social act of inviting people to eat together rather than a generic invitation.
Usage tips
- Common in written announcements or ceremonial speech and less frequent in casual conversation, where ¿vienes a cenar? or te invito a sound more natural.