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invitación

in-vee-tah-SYOHNimbi.taˈsjon

“invitación” means “invitation” in Spanish (The request to attend or participate).

invitation, invite

Also: request, suggestion
NounfA1
An elegantly folded white invitation card sealed with a prominent red wax stamp, symbolizing a formal request to attend an event.

📝 In Action

Necesito enviar las invitaciones antes del viernes.

A1

I need to send the invitations before Friday.

¿Aceptaste la invitación de María para ir al cine?

A2

Did you accept María's invitation to go to the movies?

Su discurso fue una invitación a la paz y al diálogo.

B2

His speech was an invitation to peace and dialogue.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • convite (feast/party invitation (slightly formal))
  • solicitud (formal request)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • aceptar la invitación – to accept the invitation
  • enviar una invitación – to send an invitation
  • invitación formal – formal invitation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "invitación" in Spanish:

invitation→invite→

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Quick Quiz: invitación

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'invitación'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *invitationem*, which means 'a calling upon' or 'a summons.' The meaning has remained consistent for centuries.

First recorded: 13th century (in early Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: invitationFrench: invitation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'invitación' feminine?

Spanish words that are formed by adding the suffix '-ción' (like 'invitación', 'situación', or 'acción') are almost always feminine. This is a very reliable pattern to follow.

Is 'convite' the same as 'invitación'?

'Convite' is a synonym for 'invitación,' but it often specifically refers to the invitation to a shared meal, banquet, or feast, and it sounds slightly more formal or traditional than 'invitación.'