Invitación (en. Invitation)
/inβitaˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Document or speech used to ask someone to attend an event.
I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
Recibí una invitación para la boda de mi amigo.
Expression of wishes for someone to participate in an event or activity.
The invitation to the birthday came late.
La invitación al cumpleaños llegó tarde.
Any call to participation in something.
Their invitation to be part of the project was unexpected.
Su invitación a formar parte del proyecto fue inesperada.
Etymology
From Latin 'invitatio', meaning 'call to attend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
formal invitation
Official request to attend an event.
invitación formal
wedding invitation
Document requesting presence at a nuptial ceremony.
invitación de boda
Related Words
invite
To make an invitation to someone.
invitar
guest
Person who has received an invitation.
invitado
Slang Meanings
Invitation to a party fundamentally.
That's a VIP invitation, you must go!
Esa es una invitación VIP, ¡debes ir!
Friendly request for a general event.
Are you up for the invitation to my barbecue this weekend?
¿Te animas a la invitación a mi asado este fin de semana?