Convida (en. Invites)
/konˈβida/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of inviting someone to an event or meeting.
His invitation to the party was very cordial.
Su convida a la fiesta fue muy cordial.
Person who is invited.
The guests enjoyed the dinner.
Los convidados disfrutaron de la cena.
verb
To invite someone to an event or action.
She invites all her friends to the celebration.
Ella convida a todos sus amigos a la celebración.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'convita', which means 'the one who lives with another' or 'guest'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make an invitation
To invite someone to an event or activity.
dar convida
to be a guest
To be in a place as a guest.
estar de convida
invites to dinner
To invite someone to dinner.
convida a cenar
Related Words
invitation
Meeting or event where food and drink are offered.
convite
invitation
Document or message inviting attendance at an event.
invitación
to invite
The act of inviting.
convidar
Slang Meanings
An informal invitation among friends.
He made an invitation for me to go to his house tonight.
Me hizo una convida para ir a su casa esta noche.
Being invited to an event without prior notice.
Yesterday I received the last-minute invitation to the party.
Ayer me llego la convida de última hora a la fiesta.