invitados
“invitados” means “guests” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
guests
Also: invitees
📝 In Action
Los invitados llegaron tarde a la fiesta.
A1The guests arrived late to the party.
Necesitamos contar cuántos invitados tendremos para la cena.
A2We need to count how many guests we will have for dinner.
invited
📝 In Action
Todos los países invitados asistieron a la cumbre.
B1All the invited countries attended the summit.
¿Están invitados tus hermanos?
A2Are your brothers invited?
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: invitados
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'invitados' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *invitare*, meaning 'to summon' or 'to ask.' In Spanish, it evolved into the verb 'invitar' (to invite), and 'invitados' is the way we refer to those who have been asked to attend.
First recorded: 13th century (referring to the base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'invitado' and 'invitados'?
'Invitado' is the singular form, referring to one male guest or one item that is invited. 'Invitados' is the plural form, referring to two or more male guests, or a mixed group of male and female guests.
How do I say 'female guests'?
If all the guests are female, you use the feminine plural form: 'Las invitadas'.