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"V" is a noun which is often translated as "v", and "invitar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to invite". Learn more about the difference between "v" and "invitar" below.
la v(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. V
La corriente de este enchufe es de 220 V.The current of this plug is 220 V.
La diferencia de potencial entre los dos polos de la pila es de 1 V.The difference of potential between the two poles of the battery is 1 V.
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.
