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How to Say "invited" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “invited” is “invitado” — use 'invitado' when you are describing a person or people who have been invited to an event or place.

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invitado

een-vee-TAH-dohimbiˈtaðo

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Use 'invitado' when you are describing a person or people who have been invited to an event or place.
A close-up of a hand gently holding an open, decorative invitation card, illustrating the state of being invited.

Examples

El perro no estaba invitado a la fiesta.

The dog was not invited to the party.

Yo no estaba invitado, fui por mi cuenta.

I was not invited; I went on my own.

La familia está invitada a la cena de Nochebuena.

The family is invited to the Christmas Eve dinner.

Acting as a Description (Adjective)

When used as an adjective, it must match the noun it describes in number and gender (invitado, invitada, invitados, invitadas).

The State of Being

We almost always use 'invitado' with the verb 'estar' (Estar invitado) to describe the current state or condition of having been asked to attend.

Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'

Mistake: “Saying 'Soy invitado' (I am invited).”

Correction: Say 'Estoy invitado'. Use 'estar' because being invited is a temporary status or condition, not a permanent characteristic.

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Use 'invitó' when referring to the past tense action of someone inviting another person or people.

Examples

Ella me invitó a su casa para el cumpleaños.

She invited me to her house for her birthday.

Adjective vs. Verb Confusion

The most common mistake is using the adjective form 'invitado' when you mean the verb 'invited'. Remember, 'invitado' describes a state (being invited), while 'invitó' describes an action (the act of inviting).

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