What does invocar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word invocar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use invocar in Spanish.

The word invocar in Spanish means make an appeal, invoke, appeal to, turn to, invoke. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word invocar

make an appeal

verbo transitivo (rogar, implorar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
De rodillas, la mujer invocaba al cielo pidiendo ayuda.
On her knees, the woman made an appeal to heaven asking for help.

invoke

verbo transitivo (llamar a los espíritus)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La médium invocó al espíritu de Cleopatra para que se manifestara en la sesión espiritista.
The spiritual medium invoked the spirit of Cleopatra to be manifested in the seance.

appeal to, turn to

verbo transitivo (recurrir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Invocó la amistad que tenía con su abuela para ablandarlo y obtener su ayuda.
She appealed to the friendship that she had with his grandmother to soften him up and get his help.

invoke

verbo transitivo (citar algo como apoyo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Para poder exponer mi versión de los hechos, invoqué mi derecho a ser escuchado.
In order to explain my version of the facts, I invoked my right to be heard.

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