convidados

Convidados is the plural form of convidado, a person who has been invited to attend an event, program, or occasion. The term is used in formal and informal contexts, including private parties, conferences, weddings, television programs, and online broadcasts. Etymology: convidado derives from the verb convidar (to invite), itself from Latin invitare, meaning to invite or summon someone. The noun connotes a guest who participates in the event rather than who hosts it.

In Portuguese, gender agreement applies: masculine singular convidado, feminine singular convidada; plural masculine or mixed groups use convidados, feminine plural uses convidadas. The phrase "convidados de honra" refers to honored guests who have a distinguished status.

In daily use, hosts manage invitations and confirmations; attendees may need to confirm attendance (confirmação de presença). At events, convidados may be announced at the start or seated according to protocol. In media and culture, convidados are often interviewed or participate in discussions, panels, or performances.

Note that the noun can be used more broadly to refer to anyone asked to be part of something, not necessarily to attend physically, as in "convidados para colaborar" or "convidados para participar." The term is common across Portuguese-speaking countries, with minor regional differences in formality and usage.