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"Convidar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to invite", and "invitar" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to invite". Learn more about the difference between "convidar" and "invitar" below.
convidar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to invite
Convidé a mis compañeros de clase a una cena en mi casa.I invited my classmates to my house for dinner.
3. (to offer) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Me convidas un poco de agua? Tengo sed.Can I have some of your water? I'm thirsty.
¿Compraste chocolate y no me vas a convidar?You bought chocolate and you're not going to give me some?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es una canción que te convida a bailar.It's a song that makes you want to dance.
Este sofá es muy cómodo y convida a quedarse dormido.This couch is very comfortable and is conducive to falling asleep.
convidarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
invitar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to invite
Voy a invitar a toda mi familia a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.I'm inviting my whole family to my birthday party.
2. (to pay)
b. to take out
No es mi novia. Solo la invité a cenar.She's not my girlfriend. I just took her out to dinner.
3. (to attract)
a. to entice
El ambiente de ese bar invita a bailar.The atmosphere of that bar entices you to dance.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (to pay)
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tomen algo. Invitamos nosotros.Have a drink. It's on us.
Guarda el dinero. Invito yo.Put your money away. It's my treat.
