Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
invitación
Pronunciation
IPA/imbitaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouninvitation
Example
¿Aceptas mi invitación para cenar mañana?
Will you accept my invitation to dinner tomorrow?
More examples
Enviar una invitación por correo electrónico es rápido.
Sending out an invitation by email is quick.
Core concept
Written or spoken request to attend an event.
Common phrases
enviar una invitación
send out an invitation
recibir una invitación
receive an invitation
aceptar una invitación
accept an invitation
Similar words
petición: Direct request for someone to do something or grant a favor, often formal.
propuesta: Suggestion to do something together, proposing a shared plan or activity.
Definition in Spanish
Solicitud dirigida a una persona para que acepte asistir a un evento o a una propuesta social, y el documento o mensaje que expresa esa solicitud.
Word origin
From the verb invitar, ultimately from Latin invitāre 'to invite', the noun denotes a request or message asking someone to accept attendance at an event.
Usage tips
- The verb invitar often implies offering to pay, so 'te invito a cenar' commonly conveys both an invitation and that the speaker will treat the guest.