invito
“invito” means “I invite” in Spanish (to an event, party, or place).
I invite, I'm treating
Also: I pay for, I urge
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Yo invito a María a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
A1I invite Maria to my birthday party.
No te preocupes por la cuenta, ¡yo invito!
A2Don't worry about the bill, I'm treating!
Te invito un café si me ayudas con esto.
A2I'll buy you a coffee if you help me with this.
Te invito a reflexionar sobre tu decisión.
B1I urge you to reflect on your decision.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'invito' to mean 'I am paying for the bill'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *invitāre*, meaning 'to invite, summon, or challenge'. It has retained its core meaning across centuries.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'invito' means 'I invite,' why does it often mean 'I'm paying'?
The meaning shifted because when you 'invite' someone to dinner or a drink, it often implies a host/guest relationship where the host (the one inviting) pays the expense. Over time, 'Yo invito' became a shortcut for 'I'm paying for this as a treat'.
Is 'invito' used only for people I know?
No. While you often invite friends, you can use 'invito' to invite anyone to an event, or to offer to pay for a stranger's coffee. It's a very flexible and generally positive word.