invitamos

Invitamos is the first-person plural form of the Spanish verb invitar. It can function as either the present indicative or the preterite (simple past) form for nosotros, depending on the context. In the present, it means “we invite” or “we are inviting.” In the preterite, it means “we invited.” The word is therefore tense-dependent rather than different in meaning.

Etymology and form

Invitar comes from Latin invitare, meaning to entertain or to invite. Invitamos is a regular -ar verb conjugation in the nosotros form for both the present and the preterite tenses. Other related forms include invitamos in different sentence tenses and moods, such as future or subjunctive, which are formed with the appropriate endings and auxiliaries.

Usage

Invitamos is commonly used in invitations and social or formal communications to denote including others in an event or activity. It appears in everyday speech as well as in written notices, emails, and letters. Because it is a simple, regular form, its meaning is generally clear from tense and context.

Examples

- Present: Invitamos a todos a la fiesta este sábado. (We invite everyone to the party this Saturday.)

- Preterite: Ayer invitamos a los vecinos a la inauguración. (Yesterday we invited the neighbors to the opening.)

Related terms

- The infinitive: invitar (to invite)

- The noun: invitación (invitation)

- Related forms: invitado (guest), invitaría (I would invite), invitáis (you all invite, informal in Spain)

In resumen, invitamos is a versatile Spanish form tied to inviting others, with its exact meaning determined by tense and context.