¿Les apetece venir?
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This question uses the verb 'apetecer' in the third-person singular present indicative, functioning syntactically like 'gustar' where the infinitive 'venir' acts as the subject. The indirect object pronoun 'les' indicates a plural experiencer, referring either to 'ustedes' (formal 'you all') or 'ellos/ellas' ('they'). It is a standard, polite way to extend an invitation or inquire about interest in an activity.
Sample sentences
Estamos organizando una cena para el viernes, ¿les apetece venir?
We are organizing a dinner for Friday, would you like to come?
Vamos al cine esta tarde; si les apetece venir, avísennos.
We are going to the movies this afternoon; if you feel like coming, let us know.
¿Les apetece venir a conocer nuestra nueva oficina?
Would you like to come see our new office?
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Example
Estamos organizando una cena para el viernes, ¿les apetece venir?
We are organizing a dinner for Friday, would you like to come?
Vamos al cine esta tarde; si les apetece venir, avísennos.
We are going to the movies this afternoon; if you feel like coming, let us know.
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