Convocar (en. Summon)

/konˈbo.kaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To call people to attend a place or event.

The director called all the staff for a meeting.

El director convocó a toda la plantilla para una reunión.

To require someone's presence through a summons.

The judge summoned the witnesses to testify.

El juez convocó a los testigos para declarar.

To announce a competition or a formal event.

A poetry contest was announced for young writers.

Se convocó un concurso de poesía para jóvenes escritores.

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

to call elections

Process of organizing and conducting elections.

convocar elecciones

to call a meeting

Calling those who must participate in a meeting.

convocar una reunión

to call an event

Organizing an event to which people are invited.

convocar a un evento

call

Announcement or summons for a meeting or event.

convocatoria

convener

Person who calls or convenes a meeting or event.

convocante

summoned

Person who has been called to attend an event.

convocado

To make an informal gathering of friends.

Let's call the guys for an afternoon of games.

Vamos a convocar a los chicos para una tarde de juegos.

To gather people for a spontaneous plan.

We called everyone to go to the beach this weekend.

Convocamos a todos para ir a la playa este fin de semana.