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invitada

een-vee-TAH-dah/imbiˈtaða/

“invitada” means “guest” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

guest

Also: invitee
NounfA1
A smiling woman wearing a colorful party dress holds a brightly wrapped gift while standing in the doorway of a house, ready to enter the event.

📝 In Action

Ella fue la primera invitada en llegar a la boda.

A1

She was the first guest (female) to arrive at the wedding.

Tenemos cinco invitadas para la cena de hoy.

A1

We have five female guests for dinner today.

La invitada de honor dio un discurso emocionante.

B1

The guest of honor (female) gave an emotional speech.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • huésped (guest (often for hotel/house stay))

Antonyms

  • anfitriona (hostess)

Common Collocations

  • invitada especial – special guest (female)
  • lista de invitadas – guest list (female)

invited

A young woman with a delighted expression is happily receiving a single, elegant red rose from an unseen hand, symbolizing a special invitation.

📝 In Action

Ella ya estaba invitada al evento, no hacía falta preguntar.

A2

She was already invited to the event, there was no need to ask.

La delegación invitada firmó el acuerdo.

B2

The invited delegation signed the agreement.

Me siento muy invitada a quedarme más tiempo.

B1

I feel very invited (welcome) to stay longer.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "invitada" in Spanish:

guest→invited→invitee→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: invitada

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'invitada' correctly as a noun?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
invitar(to invite) — Verb
invitado(male guest) — Noun
invitación(invitation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
cansadallamada
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'invitar' (to invite), which itself is rooted in the Latin word *invītāre*, meaning 'to summon' or 'to treat'. The word reflects the core idea of being called to an event.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (derived from Latin roots)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: convidadaItalian: invitata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'invitada' and 'huésped'?

'Invitada' specifically refers to someone who has been invited to an event, party, or dinner. 'Huésped' is a more general term for a guest, often someone staying overnight at your house or in a hotel.

How do I make 'invitada' plural?

To talk about multiple female guests, simply add an 's' to the end: 'invitadas'. For example, 'Las invitadas llegaron juntas' (The guests arrived together).