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How to Say "i urge" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori urgeis invitoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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invito

VerbA1
figuratively, to encourage action
A friendly character, smiling and standing in a brightly lit doorway, holds out a decorative, closed envelope with both hands, symbolizing the act of extending an invitation.

Examples

Yo invito a María a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.

I invite Maria to my birthday party.

No te preocupes por la cuenta, ¡yo invito!

Don't worry about the bill, I'm treating!

Te invito un café si me ayudas con esto.

I'll buy you a coffee if you help me with this.

Using 'A' After Invitar

When inviting a person, you must use the preposition 'a': 'Invito a mi amigo' (I invite my friend). The 'a' is essential.

Inviting to an Action

To invite someone to DO something, use 'invitar a' followed by the base form of the second verb: 'Invito a bailar' (I invite [you] to dance).

Confusing 'Invitar' and 'Pagar'

Mistake:Using 'Yo pago' when you want to make the grand gesture of treating someone.

Correction: 'Yo invito' is much more natural and friendly when offering to pay for a shared expense like a meal, implying a generous gesture.

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