invitarte
/een-bee-TAR-teh/
to invite you
A person handing an invitation to a friend, showing the meaning of inviting someone.
invitarte(verb)
to invite you
?social invitation
to ask you out
?romantic or social context
📝 In Action
Quiero invitarte a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
A1I want to invite you to my birthday party.
Es un placer invitarte a nuestra casa.
A1It is a pleasure to invite you to our home.
💡 Grammar Points
Two words in one
This is the action 'invitar' (to invite) with the word 'te' (you) stuck to the end. In Spanish, we do this when the action is in its basic form.
Moving the 'you'
You can say 'Quiero invitarte' or 'Te quiero invitar.' Both mean 'I want to invite you.' The 'te' can sit at the start or stick to the end of the action word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use 'a ti' alone
Mistake: "Quiero invitar a ti."
Correction: Quiero invitarte.
⭐ Usage Tips
Socializing
Use this word when you want to be polite and clear about an offer. It sounds warm and direct.
One person paying for a friend's coffee, illustrating the concept of treating someone.
📝 In Action
Hoy es mi turno de invitarte.
A2Today it's my turn to treat you (to pay).
¿Puedo invitarte a una copa?
A2Can I buy you a drink?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Paying' sense
When you use 'invitarte' followed by a food or drink, it almost always means you are paying for the other person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Be generous
Saying 'Te invito' or 'Déjame invitarte' is the standard way to say 'It's on me' in the Spanish-speaking world.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: invitarte
Question 1 of 2
What does 'invitarte' mean when you are at a restaurant?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'invitarte' one word or two?
It is written as one word in Spanish. It combines the action (invitar) and the person (te) into a single unit.
When should I use 'invitarte' instead of just 'invitar'?
Use 'invitarte' specifically when the person you are talking to is the one being invited. If you are inviting a group, you would use 'invitarlos' or 'invitarlas'.