Spanish word

invocar

Pronunciation

IPA/imboˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcall

Example

Para ejecutar la tarea, tienes que invocar la función correcta.

To execute the task, you have to call the correct function.

Illustration for invocar (call)

More examples

Esa canción me llevó a invocar recuerdos de mi infancia.

That song brought back memories of my childhood.

Core concept

Appealing to a rule, person, or tool to produce an effect.

Common phrases

  • invocar recuerdos

    bring back memories

  • invocar la memoria

    bring to mind

Similar words

llamar: Calls someone aloud or by phone to attract attention or request a reply.
activar: Turns on or sets off a device or program feature so it performs its task.

Definition in Spanish

Significa llamar o solicitar la intervención o efecto de una persona, una norma o un recurso mediante palabras o acciones, y también activar una función o procedimiento.

Word origin

Derived from Latin invocare (in- + vocare 'to call'), meaning to call upon someone or something for help and later applied to invoking laws or program routines.

Usage tips

  • In computing contexts invocar corresponds to English 'invoke' or 'call' a function, whereas in everyday conversation speakers usually prefer llamar.

Other meanings

  • appeal toverb
  • evokeverb

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