What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Por favor, acompáñenos is a literal combination of por favor (please) and acompáñenos (accompany us).
Which one should you use?
The choice of phrase depends on the level of formality and the number of people you are addressing. If you are addressing a group of people using the formal ustedes form, you should use acompáñennos. On the other hand, Por favor, únete a nosotros is an informal way to say "please join us."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal situations, you can use Por favor, acompáñenos or the more professional Únase a nosotros, which is often used in business contexts like "Join our team". For informal situations, you can use Por favor, únete a nosotros or Te invitamos a acompañarnos.
How does it change in a sentence?
When inviting a single friend or someone you address as tú, you should use acompáñanos instead of acompáñenos.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if you are invited to acompañar someone for a drink, it is often considered rude to decline the first invitation, even if you cannot go.
- While únase is used for 'joining' a company, the verb unirse is also the standard term for a marriage or a romantic union in a formal context.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a verbal invitation like acompáñenos is often accompanied by a physical gesture, such as a hand extended toward the destination, to signify a warm welcome.
Examples in context
- Nos encantaría que nos acompañara en nuestra conferencia el próximo jueves. Por favor, acompáñenos.We would love for you to join us at our conference next Thursday. Please join us.
- Vamos a organizar una comida en mi casa este sábado. Por favor, únete a nosotros.We are organizing a gathering at my house this Saturday. Please join us.
- ¡Vamos a ver la película más esperada del año! Te invitamos a acompañarnos.We are going to watch the most anticipated movie of the year! We invite you to join us.
- Por favor, acompáñenos a la mesa.Please join us at the table.
- Por favor, acompáñenos a la cena.Please join us for dinner.
- Si quiere caminar, por favor, acompáñenos.If you want to walk, please join us.
- Por favor, acompáñenos a la fiesta de cumpleaños.Please join us at the birthday party.
Example conversation
Javier invites Lucía to a group lunch.
- JavierHola, Lucía. Vamos a almorzar. Por favor, acompáñenos.Hello, Lucía. We are going to lunch. Please join us.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Javier. Me encantaría ir.Thank you very much, Javier. I would love to go.
- JavierGenial, el grupo ya está esperando.Great, the group is already waiting.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos ahora mismo.Perfect, let's go right now.
