convocatoria (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/kɔnβo.kaˈto.ɾja/

Translation Options

1. Call
2. Announcement
3. Meeting
4. Invitation

Meaning and Usage

The term "convocatoria" refers to a formal call or announcement for people to participate in an event, audition, meeting, or competition. It is frequently used in contexts such as legal summons, job recruitment, education (for admissions), and various forms of public announcements. The word is used rather often in written contexts, such as official documents and announcements, though it can also be present in oral communication.

Frequency of Use

"Convocatoria" is a common term in both general and legal contexts, fading in and out of conversation based on the pertinent subject matter.

Example Sentences

1. La convocatoria para el concurso de escritura se cerrará el próximo mes.

2. The call for the writing contest will close next month.

3. Recibí una convocatoria para presentarme a la entrevista de trabajo.

4. I received an invitation to attend the job interview.

5. La universidad envió una convocatoria a todos los estudiantes para la reunión del consejo estudiantil.

6. The university sent a notice to all students for the student council meeting.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "convocatoria" isn't typically featured in a wide array of idiomatic expressions, its usage does occur in specific phrases related to formal calls or invitations:

1. Hacer una convocatoria: Esto significa hacer un llamado o invitación formal para que las personas participen en un evento o reunión.

2. Translation: To make a call - This means to issue a formal invitation or summons for people to attend an event or meeting.

3. La organización decidió hacer una convocatoria para voluntarios con el fin de ayudar a los damnificados.

   • The organization decided to make a call for volunteers in order to help the victims.

4. Convocatoria abierta: Se refiere a un llamado público a la participación sin restricciones.

5. Translation: Open call - Refers to a public summons for participation without restrictions.

6. La artistica lanzó una convocatoria abierta para nuevos talentos en la música.

   • The artistic community launched an open call for new talent in music.

7. Convocatoria de emergencia: Un llamado urgente que requiere atención inmediata.

8. Translation: Emergency call - An urgent summons requiring immediate attention.

9. Se emitió una convocatoria de emergencia para reunir a expertos en crisis.

   • An emergency call was issued to gather experts in crisis.

Etymology

The word "convocatoria" is derived from the Latin verb "convocare," which means "to call together." The suffix "-toria" indicates a process or the result of an action, thus referring to the act of calling or summoning.

Synonyms

• Llamamiento (Call)
• Anuncio (Announcement)
• Invitación (Invitation)

Antonyms

• Desestimación (Dismissal)
• Ignorancia (Ignorance)
• Rechazo (Rejection)