gracias por invitarme
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ imbitaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thank you for having me" is translated into Spanish as gracias por invitarme.
This is a polite expression used to thank someone for inviting you to a place or an event. While English uses the verb "to have" (having me), Spanish speakers use the verb invitar (to invite) to express this sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally "thanks for inviting me". In the word invitarme, the suffix -me is the direct object pronoun meaning "me".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Gracias por acogerme is used to mean "Thank you for welcoming me".
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ imbitaɾme/
Did you know?
- The verb invitar carries a weightier social connotation than the English 'to invite'. In many Spanish-speaking cultures, an 'invitación' often implies that the host is paying for the guest, whereas in English, an invitation can simply be a suggestion to meet.
- The word gracias comes from the Latin grātia, which originally referred to a favor or a sense of grace and mercy.
- In many Latin American countries, if you are a guest at a dinner, saying gracias por invitarme is often immediately followed by a compliment about the food. To thank someone for the invitation without praising the meal can sometimes feel incomplete.
Examples in context
- Gracias por invitarme a su casa.Thank you for having me at your house.
- Muchas gracias por invitarme a la fiesta.Thank you very much for having me at the party.
- Gracias por invitarme a este evento tan especial.Thank you for having me at this very special event.
Example conversation
Elena is leaving Javier's dinner party.
- ElenaLa cena estuvo deliciosa, muchas gracias por invitarme.The dinner was delicious, thank you so much for having me.
- JavierFue un placer, Elena. Me alegra que vinieras.It was a pleasure, Elena. I'm glad you came.
- ElenaGracias por invitarme, espero verte pronto.Thank you for having me, I hope to see you soon.
- Javier¡Claro que sí! Hasta la próxima.Of course! Until next time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gracias, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
