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    Convoca (en. Summons)

    /konˈβo.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Calling people to gather or attend an event.
    The director calls all employees to a meeting.
    El director convoca a todos los empleados a una reunión.
    Scheduling an event or activity.
    The next football tournament is called for Saturday.
    Se convoca el próximo torneo de fútbol para el sábado.
    Making an appeal for a cause or movement.
    The organization calls on the population to join the protest.
    La organización convoca a la población para unirse a la protesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convocare', which means to call together.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to call a meeting
    Calling people to discuss a matter.
    convocar una reunión
    to summon someone
    Making a request for someone to attend a place.
    convocar a alguien
    open call
    Announcement inviting a large group of people to participate.
    convocatoria abierta

    Related Words

    call
    Announcement or call made to gather people.
    convocatoria
    convoker
    Person who summons or calls a meeting.
    convocador

    Slang Meanings

    Meeting in a place to do something informally.
    Let's gather the gang to go out this Saturday.
    Vamos a convocar a la pandilla para salir este sábado.
    Organizing something spontaneously.
    If there's a party, summon your friends right away.
    Si hay una fiesta, convoca a los amigos de inmediato.