invitados no deseados
/imbitados no deseados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "uninvited guests" is translated into Spanish as invitados no deseados.
This phrase is used to describe people who attend an event or visit a place without being asked to come.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of invitados (guests), no (not) and deseados (desired or wanted).
Which one should you use?
You can use Colados to specifically mean "party crashers" in a colloquial context.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single uninvited guest, use the singular masculine form invitado no deseado. If the uninvited guest is a single female, the phrase changes to the feminine invitada no deseada.
Did you know?
- While invitados no deseados is neutral, the colloquial term colados comes from the verb colar, which means to strain or filter. It implies that the uninvited guest squeezed through a gap or slipped past security like a liquid through a sieve.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of an 'uninvited guest' is blurred by the custom of está invitado quien quiera venir, meaning anyone who wants to come is welcome, even if not formally asked.
- In some Latin American slang, a person who arrives uninvited is sometimes called a metiche, though this word carries a stronger connotation of being a 'meddler' or someone who interferes in others' business.
Examples in context
- La fiesta estaba increíble, pero aparecieron unos colados al final y no sabemos ni quiénes son.The party was amazing, but some party crashers showed up at the end, and we don't even know who they are.
- No queremos invitados no deseados en la fiesta.We don't want uninvited guests at the party.
- La seguridad expulsó a los invitados no deseados.Security expelled the uninvited guests.
- A veces aparecen invitados no deseados en las reuniones.Sometimes uninvited guests show up at meetings.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing a private garden party they are hosting.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿estás seguro de la lista de invitados?Alejandro, are you sure about the guest list?
- AlejandroSí, quiero evitar a los invitados no deseados.Yes, I want to avoid uninvited guests.
- MaríaEs mejor ser muy estricto con la entrada.It is better to be very strict with the entrance.
- AlejandroTienes razón, María, no habrá problemas.You are right, María, there won't be any problems.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
