Invitar in english
pronunciation: ɪnvaɪt part of speech: verb
invitar = invite ; extend + an invitation.
Example: Members of the audience were invited to ask questions, make statements, and express themselves freely.Example: The film tells of the uproar the librarian created when he extended an invitation to an advocate of theories on black inferiority to address a high school assembly.more:
» invitar a Alguien a cenar fuera = invite + Alguien + out to dinner ; ask + Alguien + out to dinner .
Example: I agree with you that it is ill-mannered to invite someone out to dinner, choose the restaurant and then expect the invited guest to pay the bill. Example: Then finally I got up the nerve to ask her out to dinner, because lunch is just lunch, but dinner means date.» invitar a Alguien a salir = ask + Alguien + out ; invite + Alguien + out .
Example: The problem is compounded by the fact that his boss, my second-removed boss, the director of the library, has asked me out. Example: When you want to get to know her better, invite her out, but not on a date, not at first.» invitar a casa = have + Alguien + over ; invite + Alguien (a)round ; ask + Alguien + (a)round .
Example: Many kids report they are lonesome -- kids who are home alone often aren't allowed to have other kids over when mom or dad isn't there. Example: She's decided to invite her around her flat for dinner, to get the opportunity to get to know her better. Example: They asked us around so that they could say their farewells to us over a cup of coffee.» invitar a formar parte de un grupo = co-opt .
Example: The honorary members, some of whom have co-opted, have high positions in the library hierarchy.» invitar al peligro = court + danger ; flirt with + danger .
Example: Always where the action is, he courts danger with a smile, but his charm can sometimes be a lethal weapon. Example: Just by being in the proximity of a motocross race or snowboarding competition can help you start flirting with danger.» invitar a salir = take + Nombre + out .
Example: I sometimes take them out to eat and always use my own car.» invitar con mucho gusto a = be more than welcome to .
Example: You, however, are more than welcome to head for Kasab to immediately engage the enemy and 'cut a fat hog'.» invitar encantado a = be more than welcome to .
Example: You, however, are more than welcome to head for Kasab to immediately engage the enemy and 'cut a fat hog'.» invitar gustosamente a = be cordially invited to .
Example: You are cordially invited to join us for coffee and breakfast snacks at our March meeting.» invitar la casa = be on the house .
Example: When we asked for the check at the end of a long lunch, we were told all meals that day were on the house.» que invita a = invitingly .
Example: The massive mountain seems to possess magic, gleaming invitingly on sunny days and looming ominously when clouds try to get in the way.» que invita a la reflexión = thought-provoking .
Example: First I want to thank Dr Richmond for what I thought was a very informative, thought-provoking, and stimulating presentation.