invitada
/een-vee-TAH-dah/
guest
As a noun, invitada means a female guest attending an event.
invitada(noun)
guest
?female person attending an event
invitee
?formal term for a person who has received an invitation (female)
📝 In Action
Ella fue la primera invitada en llegar a la boda.
A1She was the first guest (female) to arrive at the wedding.
Tenemos cinco invitadas para la cena de hoy.
A1We have five female guests for dinner today.
La invitada de honor dio un discurso emocionante.
B1The guest of honor (female) gave an emotional speech.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Match
Since 'invitada' is a person, remember to use the feminine form for women and girls. If the guest were male, you would use 'invitado'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: "La persona es muy invitada."
Correction: La persona es una invitada. (Use the noun form if you mean 'she is a guest'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Article
As a noun, 'invitada' usually needs an article like 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) in front of it.
When used as an adjective, invitada describes a female subject who has been invited.
📝 In Action
Ella ya estaba invitada al evento, no hacía falta preguntar.
A2She was already invited to the event, there was no need to ask.
La delegación invitada firmó el acuerdo.
B2The invited delegation signed the agreement.
Me siento muy invitada a quedarme más tiempo.
B1I feel very invited (welcome) to stay longer.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement Rule
When 'invitada' acts as an adjective (describing someone or something), it must match the gender and quantity of the thing it describes. If you describe a group of women, use 'invitadas'.
Past Participle as Adjective
'Invitada' is one of the forms of the verb 'invitar' (to invite) used to describe a state—the state of having been invited.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La chica fue *invitado* a la fiesta."
Correction: La chica fue *invitada* a la fiesta. (The adjective must match 'chica', which is feminine.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: invitada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'invitada' correctly as a noun?
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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).