Spanish for Accepting Invitations: Say "I'd Love to Come" and Ask What to Bring
Learn to accept an invitation warmly in Latin American Spanish, say you'd love to come, and ask what to bring, with polite and casual options.
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When someone invites you to a party, dinner, or gathering in Spanish, you often want to respond positively and offer to help. This lesson teaches you how to say "I'd love to come" and ask what to bring, using broadly useful Latin American Spanish. You will learn the key phrase "Me encantaría ir" and follow-up questions like "¿Qué puedo llevar?" You will also see how this differs from declining an invitation, which uses phrases like "Lo siento, no puedo." By the end, you will be able to accept warmly and ask what to bring in a natural, polite way.
By the end, you can…
- accept an invitation by saying I'd love to come in Spanish.
- ask what to bring to a gathering using a polite question.
- distinguish between accepting and declining an invitation in Spanish.
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Me encantaría ir.
I'd love to come.
meh en-kahn-tah-REE-ah eer
Use this to accept an invitation warmly. It works for parties, dinners, and casual meetups. The verb 'ir' means 'to go,' but in context it means 'to come' to the event.
¿Qué puedo llevar?
What can I bring?
keh PWEH-doh yeh-VAHR
A polite way to ask what to bring. Use it after accepting. In some regions, 'llevar' means 'to take,' but here it means 'to bring' to the event.
Cuenta conmigo.
Count on me. / I'll be there.
KWEHN-tah kohn-MEE-goh
A friendly, confident way to say you will attend. It implies commitment. Use with friends or close acquaintances.
¿Llevo algo?
Should I bring something?
YEH-voh AHL-goh
A shorter, casual way to ask if you should bring anything. Use with friends or in informal settings.
Con mucho gusto.
With pleasure. / I'd be happy to.
kohn MOO-choh GOOS-toh
A polite addition after accepting. It shows enthusiasm. Common in both formal and informal contexts.
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Useful pattern
To accept an invitation and ask what to bring, use this two-part pattern: first, say 'Me encantaría ir' (I'd love to come), then ask '¿Qué puedo llevar?' (What can I bring?). You can also add 'Con mucho gusto' for extra politeness. For example: 'Me encantaría ir. ¿Qué puedo llevar?' This pattern works for most social events. If you want to be more casual, say '¿Llevo algo?' instead. The verb 'llevar' is used for bringing things to a place, while 'traer' means bringing toward the speaker. In invitations, 'llevar' is standard when asking what to bring to the host's event.
When to use it
Use these phrases when you receive an invitation and want to accept. They are appropriate for parties, dinners, barbecues, and casual gatherings. If the invitation is formal, stick with 'Me encantaría ir' and '¿Qué puedo llevar?' If it's casual, you can use 'Cuenta conmigo' and '¿Llevo algo?' Avoid using these if you plan to decline; instead, say 'Lo siento, no puedo' (I'm sorry, I can't) or 'Gracias, pero no puedo' (Thanks, but I can't). Both '¿Qué puedo llevar?' and '¿Llevo algo?' are understood across Latin America, though frequency varies by region and individual speaker.
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¡Hola! Te invito a mi fiesta el sábado. ¿Puedes venir?
Hi! I invite you to my party on Saturday. Can you come?OH-lah teh een-VEE-toh ah mee FYEHS-tah ehl SAH-bah-doh PWEH-dehs veh-NEER¡Me encantaría ir! ¿Qué puedo llevar?
I'd love to come! What can I bring?meh en-kahn-tah-REE-ah eer keh PWEH-doh yeh-VAHRPuedes traer una bebida o un postre, si quieres.
You can bring a drink or a dessert, if you want.PWEH-dehs trah-EHR OO-nah beh-BEE-dah oh oon POHS-treh see KYEH-rehsPerfecto, llevaré un postre. ¡Cuenta conmigo!
Perfect, I'll bring a dessert. Count on me!pehr-FEHK-toh yeh-vah-REH oon POHS-treh KWEHN-tah kohn-MEE-gohA little context goes a long way
In many Latin American cultures, accepting an invitation with enthusiasm is appreciated, and offering to bring something shows good manners. However, the host may say 'No traigas nada' (Don't bring anything) out of politeness. In that case, you can still bring a small gift like a dessert or drink. Also, 'llevar' vs. 'traer': 'llevar' means to take or bring something to a place, while 'traer' means to bring toward the speaker. In invitations, hosts often use 'traer' when asking you to bring something to their event, but learners commonly use 'llevar' when offering. Both are understood, but 'llevar' is safer when asking what to bring.
One thing to watch for
Using 'traer' instead of 'llevar' when asking what to bring: '¿Qué puedo traer?'
Try this instead: While 'traer' is not grammatically wrong, in the context of asking what to bring to an event, 'llevar' is more standard: '¿Qué puedo llevar?' Use 'traer' only when you are the host asking someone to bring something to your own event, e.g., '¿Puedes traer hielo?' (Can you bring ice?).
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1How would you say 'I'd love to come' in Spanish?
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Me encantaría ir.
This is the standard phrase to accept an invitation warmly. You could also say 'Me encantaría asistir' in more formal contexts, but 'ir' is more common.
2What is a polite way to ask 'What can I bring?' in Spanish?
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¿Qué puedo llevar?
This is the most common way. You could also ask '¿Llevo algo?' in casual settings. Both are correct.
3If you want to decline an invitation, what phrase would you use instead of 'Me encantaría ir'?
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Lo siento, no puedo.
This means 'I'm sorry, I can't.' You could also say 'Gracias, pero no puedo.' These are polite ways to decline.
To accept an invitation in Spanish, say 'Me encantaría ir' and then ask '¿Qué puedo llevar?' to offer to bring something. Use 'Cuenta conmigo' for a friendly commitment. Remember to use 'llevar' when asking what to bring, not 'traer'.
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