invocación
/imbokaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "summoning" translates to Spanish as invocación.
The term invocación is used to describe the act of calling upon a spirit, deity or supernatural entity, as well as the formal act of calling for help or support.
Which one should you use?
The formal word for summoning is convocación. The verb form of the noun is invocar.
How do you pronounce it?
/imbokaθjon/
Did you know?
- While invocación is used for spirits, the legal term for summoning a witness to court is citación. Using invocación in a legal context would sound as if the lawyer were trying to perform a magic ritual.
- The word invocación shares its root with the English word 'vocation', implying that a calling or a summon can be a divine or professional destiny.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase invocar al diablo is often used as a warning against tempting fate or bringing unnecessary trouble upon oneself, similar to 'poking the bear'.
Examples in context
- El acusado recibió la convocación para comparecer ante el tribunal.The defendant received the summons to appear before the court.
- Juan hizo un ritual para convocar a un espíritu.Juan performed a ritual to summon a spirit.
- El capitán convocó a sus soldados para una reunión urgente.The captain summoned his soldiers for an urgent meeting.
- La invocación de la entidad fue exitosa.The summoning of the entity was successful.
- No entiendo el ritual de esta invocación.I don't understand the ritual of this summoning.
- Esa invocación requiere mucha energía espiritual.That summoning requires a lot of spiritual energy.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a fantasy tabletop game.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿tienes el hechizo de invocación?Alejandro, do you have the summoning spell?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, lo tengo listo aquí.Yes, Lucía, I have it ready here.
- LucíaÚsalo ahora para ayudarnos en la batalla.Use it now to help us in the battle.
- AlejandroDe acuerdo, comienzo la invocación ahora mismo.Alright, I am starting the summoning right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries invocación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
