Invitación (en. Invitation)

/inbi̵taˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Formal call to attend an event or celebration.
I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
Recibí una invitación para la boda de mi amigo.
Document or card that contains the details of an event.
The invitation had a very elegant design.
La invitación tenía un diseño muy elegante.
Request to participate in an activity or event.
The invitation was sent by email.
La invitación fue enviada por correo electrónico.

Etymology

From the Latin 'invitatio', which means 'a call to come'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dinner invitation
Request for someone to attend a dinner.
invitación a cenar
wedding invitation
Card sent to invite to a marriage.
invitación de boda
special invitation
Call for a significant event.
invitación especial

Related Words

invite
Request the presence of someone at an event.
invitar
inviter
Person who extends the invitation.
invitador
event
Occasion or activity where presence is requested.
evento

Slang Meanings

Informal invitation to hang out with friends.
He sent me an invitation to go to the beach this weekend.
Me mandó una invitación para ir a la playa este fin de semana.
Quick or casual invitation note.
I left an invitation on his desk for the meeting.
Le dejé una invitación en su mesa para la reunión.