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to invite
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invitar
to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something
Transitive: to invite sb
Example
She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.
Ella invita a amigos a cenar todos los viernes por la noche.
The bride and groom are inviting friends and family to their wedding.
Los novios invitan a amigos y familiares a su boda.
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provocar, incitar
to encourage a particular reaction by creating a situation that tempts someone to act in a certain way
Transitive: to invite a reaction
Example
His reckless behavior invited criticism from all sides.
Su comportamiento imprudente invitó a críticas desde todos los ángulos.
The new policy invited complaints from the employees, who felt it was unfair.
La nueva política invitó quejas por parte de los empleados, quienes la consideraban injusta.
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invitar, convidar
to ask someone to do something or participate in an activity in a casual or friendly manner
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Example
She invited me to join her for a walk in the park.
Ella me invitó a unirme a ella para un paseo por el parque.
After the meeting, she invited everyone to grab coffee.
Después de la reunión, ella invitó a todos a tomar un café.
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invitar, tentar
to attract or tempt someone to do something
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Example
The bright lights of the city invited them to explore the nightlife.
Las brillantes luces de la ciudad los invitaban a explorar la vida nocturna.
His charming smile invited her to trust him with her secret.
Su sonrisa encantadora invitó a confiar en él con su secreto.
05
invitar
to ask someone to attend a party or event or come to one's house
Transitive
06
invitar, convidar
to ask someone to be a guest at an event, place, or occasion
Transitive: to invite sb to a place or event
Example
He invited everyone to a fancy restaurant downtown.
Él invitó a todos a un restaurante elegante en el centro.
For her birthday, she invited a few close friends to a spa day.
Para su cumpleaños, ella invitó a unos pocos amigos cercanos a un día de spa.
Invite
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invitación, convocatoria
a written or spoken request to attend an event, join an activity, or participate in a gathering
