invitar a salir
to ask out (on a date)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/imbiˈtaɾ a saˈliɾ/
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Cultural Note
In Spain and Latin America, 'invitar a salir' is the standard way to ask someone on a date. Traditionally, the person who invites is expected to pay ('invitar' also means 'to treat'), though modern dating culture is shifting toward splitting the bill, especially among younger generations.
📝 Example Sentences
Quiero invitarla a salir, pero me da vergüenza.
I want to ask her out, but I'm embarrassed.
Por fin me invitó a salir después de semanas hablando.
He finally asked me out after weeks of talking.