Gracias por invitarme
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ imbitaɾme/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "thank you for inviting me" is said as Gracias por invitarme.
This phrase is used to show gratitude when someone has asked you to attend an event or visit a place. It is suitable for both formal and informal settings.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gracias (thanks), por (for), invitar (to invite) and the enclitic pronoun -me (me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Spain, it is common to say Muchísimas gracias por la invitación.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the infinitive verb invitar to form the single word invitarme.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ imbitaɾme/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Gracias por invitar a mí. English speakers often mistakenly use a mí instead of the attached pronoun -me after the infinitive.
Did you know?
- While gracias means 'thanks', the word gracia can also mean 'grace', 'wit' or 'charm'. A person who has gracia is someone who is naturally funny or charismatic.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying Gracias por invitarme is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a kiss on the cheek, depending on the level of intimacy.
- If you are invited to a home in some Latin American countries, it is common to bring a small gift, as saying Gracias por invitarme alone may feel incomplete without a physical token of appreciation.
Examples in context
- Gracias por invitarme a la fiesta.Thank you for inviting me to the party.This sentence shows how to use Gracias por invitarme when thanking someone for an invitation to a party.Tatoeba #536566 by Shishir, translation #35673 by CK
- Gracias por invitarme a tu fiesta de cumpleaños.Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party.Tatoeba #767045 by Shishir, translation #662137 by CK
- Gracias por invitarme aquí.Thank you for inviting me here.This sentence shows how to use Gracias por invitarme when thanking someone for an invitation to a location.Tatoeba #6365707 by mervert1, translation #4070512 by Hybrid
- Muchas gracias por la invitación a su elegante evento. Será un honor asistir.Thank you for the invitation to your elegant event. It will be an honor to attend.
- Agradezco su amable invitación y estaré encantado de asistir a su reunión de negocios.I appreciate your kind invitation and will be delighted to attend your business meeting.
- ¡Muchas gracias por invitarme a tu fiesta de cumpleaños! ¡Va a ser genial!Thank you so much for inviting me to your birthday party! It's going to be great!
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a dinner party at Javier's house.
- ElenaGracias por invitarme, Javier.Thank you for inviting me, Javier.
- JavierDe nada, Elena. ¡Qué bueno que viniste!You're welcome, Elena. I'm glad you came!
- ElenaLa cena está deliciosa.The dinner is delicious.
- JavierMe alegra mucho que te guste.I am very happy that you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
