What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of invitaciones (invitations) and de boda (of wedding).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single wedding invitation, use the singular form invitación de boda. While invitaciones de boda is the standard way to say wedding invitations, invitaciones de bodas is also grammatically correct and is used to refer to invitations for multiple weddings.
How do you pronounce it?
/imbitaθjones de boda/
When do people say it?
In formal invitations, you might see the phrase Le invitamos cordialmente (We cordially invite you) or Tenemos el agrado de invitarle (We are pleased to invite you). For an intimate gathering, a warmer expression like Nos encantaría compartir este día contigo (We would love to share this day with you) can be used.
Did you know?
- When reading formal invitations, you might encounter the term enlace, which literally means 'link' or 'bond', used as a poetic way to refer to the wedding itself.
- Spanish wedding invitations often explicitly list the padrinos, the godparents or sponsors who play a formal role in the ceremony, a detail rarely found on English invitations.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the physical invitaciones de boda are often hand-delivered to close family and friends rather than sent by mail.
Examples in context
- Estamos enviando las invitaciones de boda.We are sending the wedding invitations.
- Las invitaciones de boda son muy elegantes.The wedding invitations are very elegant.
- ¿Ya enviaste las invitaciones de boda?Have you sent the wedding invitations yet?
- Necesitamos diseñar las invitaciones de boda hoy.We need to design the wedding invitations today.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their wedding preparations at home.
- DanielSofía, ¿tienes las invitaciones de boda?Sofía, do you have the wedding invitations?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, están sobre la mesa.Yes, Daniel, they are on the table.
- Daniel¡Qué bonitas son estas invitaciones de boda!These wedding invitations are so beautiful!
- SofíaMe alegra que te gusten.I am glad you like them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
