Invitados (en. Guests)
/inβiˈtaðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who are welcomed at a social event or ceremony.
The guests arrived on time for the wedding.
Los invitados llegaron puntuales a la boda.
People who are invited to a formal meeting or celebration.
The guest list includes family and friends.
La lista de invitados incluye a familiares y amigos.
People who attend a program or show.
The guests of the show asked interesting questions.
Los invitados del programa hicieron preguntas interesantes.
Etymology
From the verb 'invitar', which comes from the Latin 'invitare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to invite someone
To call someone to attend a celebration or event.
invitar a alguien
to be a guest of honor
A person who receives special treatment during an event.
ser un invitado de honor
to make a guest list
To enumerate the people who will be invited to an event.
hacer una lista de invitados
Related Words
invitation
Document or act that calls someone to an event.
invitación
celebration
Act of celebrating something, where there are usually guests.
celebración
event
Organized activity that may have guests.
evento
Slang Meanings
A person who is invited without a deep knowledge by the host.
That guy is a last-minute guest.
Ese chico es un invitado de último minuto.
Guests who are not well received or who are not expected to come.
That group is just unwanted guests.
Ese grupo son solo invitados indeseados.