invitado
“invitado” means “guest” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
guest
Also: invitee
📝 In Action
Cada invitado recibió un pequeño recuerdo de la fiesta.
A1Every guest received a small souvenir from the party.
El invitado de honor dio un discurso al inicio de la ceremonia.
B1The guest of honor gave a speech at the start of the ceremony.
invited
📝 In Action
Yo no estaba invitado, fui por mi cuenta.
A2I was not invited; I went on my own.
La familia está invitada a la cena de Nochebuena.
A1The family is invited to the Christmas Eve dinner.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: invitado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'invitado' as a noun?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *invitare*, meaning 'to invite, summon, or challenge.' Spanish added the typical '-ado' ending to create the past form, which then became the word for the person who received the invitation.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'invitado' and 'convidado'?
They mean exactly the same thing: 'guest.' 'Invitado' is much more common and standard across the Spanish-speaking world. 'Convidado' is slightly more formal or used in specific regional contexts (like some parts of Mexico or older literature).
How do I use 'invitado' in a passive sentence?
You can use it with 'ser' to show that the action of inviting happened to someone: 'Fui invitado por el presidente' (I was invited by the president). This emphasizes the action itself.