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convocatoria

kon-bo-ka-to-rya/kombokaˈtoɾja/

call for applications

Also: announcement, notice
NounfB1
A colorful bulletin board with a single bright paper pinned to it, representing an official call for applications.

📝 In Action

La universidad publicó la convocatoria de becas para el próximo año.

B1

The university published the call for scholarship applications for next year.

Tienes que leer las bases de la convocatoria antes de enviar tu CV.

B2

You have to read the terms of the announcement before sending your CV.

El gobierno lanzó una convocatoria para nuevos proyectos artísticos.

B2

The government launched a call for new artistic projects.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • abrir una convocatoria – to open a call for applications
  • cerrar la convocatoria – to close the application period
  • presentarse a una convocatoria – to apply to a call/contest

convening

Also: summons
NounfB2formal
A group of people sitting around a circular wooden table, representing a convened meeting.

📝 In Action

La convocatoria de la junta extraordinaria se envió por correo electrónico.

C1

The notice for the extraordinary board meeting was sent by email.

El director firmó la convocatoria para la reunión de mañana.

B2

The director signed the notice convening tomorrow's meeting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • citación (summons/appointment)

Common Collocations

  • convocatoria de huelga – call for a strike
  • orden del día – agenda (often attached to a convocatoria)

exam session

Also: sitting
NounfC1
Spain
A student sitting at a clean desk with a pencil and paper, focused on a task.

📝 In Action

Si repruebo este examen, tendré que ir a la convocatoria de julio.

B2

If I fail this exam, I'll have to go to the July session.

Solo te quedan dos convocatorias para aprobar la asignatura.

C1

You only have two attempts left to pass the subject.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "convocatoria" in Spanish:

announcement→convening→exam session→notice→sitting→summons→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: convocatoria

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is a correct use of 'convocatoria'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
convocar(to call together / to convene) — Verb
convocado(summoned / called person) — Adjective / Noun
convocante(the person or entity calling the meeting) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'convocatio', which comes from 'convocare' (com- 'together' + vocare 'to call'). It literally means 'a calling together'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: convocationFrench: convocationPortuguese: convocatória

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'convocatoria' the same as an 'invitación'?

Not exactly. An 'invitación' is usually for social events (like a wedding), while a 'convocatoria' is more formal or official (like a meeting, a strike, or a job application period).

Can it mean a phone call?

No. For a phone call, you should always use 'llamada'.

How do you say 'to apply for a call'?

You usually say 'presentarse a la convocatoria' or 'participar en la convocatoria'.