Spanish Conversation · Level 52
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Spanish word
convocatoria
Pronunciation
IPA/kombokaˈtoɾja/
Meaning
- feminine nouncall
Example
Hay una convocatoria para voluntarios.
There is a call for volunteers.
More examples
La convocatoria de empleo recibe cientos de solicitudes.
The job advertisement receives hundreds of applications.
Core concept
Official notice inviting people to apply or register for a job, selection process, or activity.
Common phrases
convocatoria de empleo
job advertisement
convocatoria pública
public call
convocatoria de voluntarios
call for volunteers
Similar words
convocación: Formal notice summoning people to gather or attend a meeting, session, or official procedure.
aviso: Brief notice conveying important information, a change, or a warning.
anuncio: Public announcement issued to inform or publicize news, events, or offers.
llamamiento: Urgent appeal calling for people's participation, help, or support.
Definition in Spanish
Aviso oficial que convoca a personas para participar o inscribirse en una actividad, un puesto o un proceso selectivo.
Word origin
From Spanish convocar 'to call together' plus the nominal suffix -toria, ultimately from Latin convocare with con- 'together' and vocare 'to call'.
Usage tips
- A formal term for public calls such as convocatoria de empleo or de subvenciones, not for a phone call (llamada), and in casual speech speakers often use anuncio or llamado.
Other meanings
- summonsnoun
- announcementnoun
- open callnoun
Opposites
- cancelacióncancellationnoun
- anulaciónnullificationnoun
Related words
- convocarconveneverb
- convocatorioconvocatoryadjective
- convocacióncallnoun