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Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Turn down an invitation gracefully and give a brief reason.

The situation A friend invited you out. Politely let them know you can't make it.

The dialogue

  1. ¡Hola! ¿Quieres salir a cenar esta noche?

    Hi! Do you want to go out to dinner tonight?

  2. Muchas gracias por la invitación, pero hoy no puedo ir.

    Thank you very much for the invitation, but I can't go today.

  3. ¡Qué pena! ¿Estás muy ocupado?

    What a shame! Are you very busy?

  4. Sí, lo siento, estoy cansado porque he tenido mucho trabajo.

    Yes, I'm sorry, I'm tired because I've had a lot of work.

  5. No te preocupes. ¿Podemos quedar otro día?

    Don't worry. Can we meet another day?

  6. ¡Buena idea! ¿Podemos quedar el viernes?

    Good idea! Can we meet on Friday?

  7. ¡Perfecto! Nos vemos el viernes.

    Perfect! See you on Friday.

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