invito
/inˈvi.to/
The English phrase "invitation" is invito in Italian.
invito is a noun referring to a document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited.
Meaning: document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of invito is inviti. Note that invito is also the first-person singular present tense of the verb invitare (to invite), meaning "I invite".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /inˈvi.to/.
Did you know?
- The verb invitare can be used to describe a physical inclination or slope, such as a road that 'invites' a driver to speed up.
- In a legal or formal context, invito can refer to a 'request for quotation' or a 'call for tenders' in public procurement.
- In traditional Italian etiquette, an invito to a dinner party often implies that the guest should arrive slightly after the stated time, a custom known as 'il quarto d'ora accademico' in other contexts.
Examples in context
- Dov'è il tuo invito?Where's your invitation?This sentence is useful for asking where someone's invito is.Tatoeba #13383752 by Guybrush88, translation #9414764 by CK
- Ho ricevuto un invito.I received an invitation.This sentence is useful for stating that you have received an invito.Tatoeba #380542 by Pharamp, translation #258705 by CK
- Rifiutò il mio invito.She refused my invitation.This sentence is useful for describing a situation where someone refused an invito.Tatoeba #3222461 by Guybrush88, translation #314353 by CK
- Sarebbe un onore avervi con noi.It would be an honor to have you with us.
- Abbiamo il piacere di invitarvi alla nostra serata di gala.We have the pleasure of inviting you to our gala evening.
- Vi chiediamo gentilmente di unirvi a noi.We kindly ask you to join us.
- Vieni alla festa stasera?Are you coming to the party tonight?
- Ti va di unirti a noi per un pranzo domani?Do you feel like joining us for lunch tomorrow?
- Vuoi venire a vedere il nuovo film al cinema?Do you want to come watch the new movie at the cinema?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are talking on the phone about a party.
- ChiaraHai ricevuto il mio invito per la festa?Did you receive my invitation to the party?
- LorenzoSì, grazie mille per l'invito, Chiara.Yes, thank you very much for the invitation, Chiara.
- ChiaraTi aspetto con piacere sabato sera.I look forward to seeing you Saturday night.
- LorenzoCerto, ci sarò sicuramente!Of course, I will definitely be there!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry invito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
