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?