How to Say “Please Rsvp” in Spanish

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Por favor, confirme su asistencia
In Spanish, 'please rsvp' is Por favor, confirme su asistencia.
This phrase is a request for a guest to respond and say whether they will attend an event. You will most commonly find variations of this on formal invitations for weddings, galas or official ceremonies. In addition to the default form, you can use Se ruega confirmación to say 'RSVP' or 'please confirm', Agradeceríamos su confirmación to mean 'We would appreciate your confirmation' or the more elaborate Le agradeceríamos que nos confirmara su asistencia which translates to 'We would appreciate it if you could confirm your attendance'.

What does it mean word for word?

The part confirme su asistencia literally translates to 'confirm your attendance'.

Which one should you use?

Se ruega confirmación and Agradeceríamos su confirmación are formal, whereas Por favor confirma is a simple and casual way to say 'please confirm'. Other informal variations include Háznos saber si puedes asistir ('Let us know if you can attend'), Avísanos si puedes venir and Háznos saber si asistes.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Latin American countries, Por favor, confirme su asistencia is a common choice for formal invitations. In Spain, you may instead see Confirmación de asistencia or Responda, por favor used as options for formal invitations.

How does it change in a sentence?

When inviting a friend or someone you address with the informal 'tú', you should use the informal form confirma tu asistencia instead of the formal confirme su asistencia.

Did you know?

  • The formal phrase Se ruega confirmación uses the verb rogar, which in modern religious contexts means 'to pray' but in invitations means 'to earnestly request'.
  • While asistencia means 'attendance' in the context of an invitation, the same word is used in Spanish to mean 'healthcare' or 'social welfare' in a government context.
  • The word asistencia shares an ancient root with the English word 'assist', but in Spanish, it describes the act of being present at an event rather than helping someone.

Examples in context

  • Por favor, confirme su asistencia antes del viernes.
    Please rsvp before Friday.
  • Para organizar la cena, por favor, confirme su asistencia.
    To organize the dinner, please rsvp.
  • En la invitación dice: por favor, confirme su asistencia.
    The invitation says: please rsvp.

Example conversation

Daniel is inviting María to his birthday party.

  1. Daniel

    Hola María, te invito a mi fiesta.
    Hi María, I'm inviting you to my party.
  2. María

    Gracias, me encantaría ir.
    Thanks, I would love to go.
  3. Daniel

    Genial, por favor, confirme su asistencia mañana.
    Great, please RSVP tomorrow.
  4. María

    Claro, te aviso pronto.
    Sure, I'll let you know soon.
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