No. 1,810 in Catalan
convida
"Convida" means "invites" in English.
In a sentence
Ella convida a la festa a tots els seus amics.
She invites all her friends to the party.
In this sentence, "convida" is used to indicate the act of inviting someone to an event or occasion.
El preu del bitllet convida a viatjar.
The ticket price encourages traveling.
Here, "convida" conveys the idea of suggesting or encouraging someone to engage in an activity due to favorable circumstances.
Aquest restaurant convida al relax i a gaudir del menjar.
This restaurant invites relaxation and enjoyment of the food.
In this usage, "convida" metaphorically expresses that an environment or situation makes someone feel inclined or welcome to act in a certain way, such as relaxing or enjoying themselves.
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