Invitations & Making Plans
Use these phrases to invite someone out, accept or decline politely, and agree on the details of your plans.
Key Phrases
¿Quieres salir a tomar algo hoy?
casualDo you want to go out for a drink today?
A common and friendly way to invite a friend or acquaintance out.
¿Tiene usted planes para el fin de semana?
politeDo you have plans for the weekend?
Use 'usted' to be respectful with someone older or a formal colleague.
¡Sí, claro! ¿Por qué no?
casualYes, sure! Why not?
Es una muy buena idea, muchas gracias.
politeIt is a very good idea, thank you very much.
A warmer, polite way to accept an invitation from an older acquaintance.
Hoy no puedo, lo siento.
casualI can't today, sorry.
Gracias por la invitación, pero tengo que trabajar.
neutralThanks for the invitation, but I have to work.
Softens the rejection by thanking them and giving a clear, factual reason.
¿Dónde quedamos y a qué hora?
casualWhere are we meeting and at what time?
Using the verb 'quedar' is very common in Spain for arranging to meet.
¿Dónde nos vamos a ver esta tarde?
neutralWhere are we going to meet this afternoon?
A standard and clear way to ask across all Spanish-speaking regions.
¿Puedes a las ocho?
casualCan you do eight o'clock?
In casual speech, you can often omit the main verb and just ask if the time works.
Podemos ir al restaurante italiano en el centro.
neutralWe can go to the Italian restaurant downtown.
¡Perfecto, nos vemos entonces!
casualPerfect, see you then!
Muy bien, voy a estar allí a las ocho.
neutralVery well, I am going to be there at eight.