invitó
“invitó” means “invited” in Spanish (He/She/You (formal) invited).
invited
Also: treated
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Mi hermano me invitó a cenar anoche.
A1My brother invited me to dinner last night.
¿Quién invitó a María a la fiesta?
A2Who invited Maria to the party?
Él invitó los cafés para todos.
B1He paid for the coffees for everyone. (He treated us to coffee.)
Ella me invitó a su boda, pero no pude ir.
B1She invited me to her wedding, but I couldn't go.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: invitó
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates the sentence: 'Mi jefe invitó el almuerzo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'invitar' comes directly from the Latin word *invitare*, which meant 'to invite' or 'to summon.' The meaning has remained the same for centuries.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I want to say 'We invited,' is it 'invitó'?
No. 'Invitó' is only for 'he,' 'she,' or 'you' (formal). To say 'We invited' (simple past), you use 'invitamos.' Be careful: 'invitamos' is also 'we invite' in the present tense!
Why is 'invitó' the simple past and not 'invitaba'?
'Invitó' (the simple past) is used for actions that happened once and finished completely (e.g., 'He invited her yesterday'). 'Invitaba' (the continuous past) is for ongoing, repeated, or descriptive actions in the past (e.g., 'He used to invite her often').