Do Spanish speakers use the term RSVP?

The RSVP acronym is not standard in Spanish-speaking countries. Instead, invitations use confirmar asistencia or se ruega confirmar. Some bilingual or internationally influenced events might include RSVP, but it is generally replaced with the Spanish equivalent for local audiences.

How do you say 'Please reply' on a Spanish invitation?

The most common formal phrasing is se ruega confirmar asistencia (you are kindly asked to confirm attendance). For less formal invitations, favor de confirmar (please confirm) or confirma si asistirás (confirm if you will attend) works perfectly.

What does se ruega mean?

Se ruega is a formal, impersonal expression meaning 'it is requested' or 'you are kindly asked.' It comes from the verb rogar (to plead/request). This construction adds elegance and politeness to formal invitations, announcements, and official notices.

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RSVP in Spanish: CONFIRMAR ASISTENCIA

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Confirmar Asistencia · verb · kohn-feer-MAHR ah-sees-TEHN-see-ah

RSVP, which comes from the French phrase répondez s'il vous plaît (please respond), is expressed in Spanish as confirmar asistencia (confirm attendance). On formal invitations, you may see the phrase se ruega confirmar asistencia (you are kindly asked to confirm attendance). Unlike English, which adopted the French acronym directly, Spanish spells out the concept in its own words. This makes the request immediately understandable without any knowledge of French.

kohn-feer-MAHR ah-sees-TEHN-see-ah

Por favor, confirma tu asistencia antes del viernes.

Please RSVP before Friday.

RSVP in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for rsvp, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
confirmar asistencia	rsvp	kohn-feer-MAHR ah-sees-TEHN-see-ah	Default, widely understood
se ruega confirmar	rsvp		formal written invitations

How Native Speakers Use Confirmar Asistencia

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Wedding invitation

Se ruega confirmar asistencia antes del primero de septiembre.

Please RSVP before September first.

Se ruega (you are kindly requested) adds formality to the invitation.

Casual event

Confirma si vas a venir a la fiesta para saber cuánta comida preparar.

RSVP for the party so we know how much food to prepare.

In casual contexts, confirmar si vas (confirm if you are coming) replaces the formal phrase.

Corporate event

Favor de confirmar su asistencia a la cena de gala respondiendo a este correo.

Please RSVP for the gala dinner by responding to this email.

Favor de confirmar is a polite business formulation.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Confirmar Asistencia

Using the RSVP acronym in Spanish

Incorrect: RSVP para la boda antes del lunes.

Correct: Confirma tu asistencia a la boda antes del lunes.

The acronym RSVP is French and is not commonly used in Spanish-language communications. Spanish speakers express the concept directly with confirmar asistencia.

Forgetting the se ruega on formal invitations

Incorrect: Confirmar asistencia. (on a formal wedding card)

Correct: Se ruega confirmar asistencia.

On formal printed invitations, the phrase se ruega (you are kindly requested) is expected as a polite introduction. Simply writing confirmar asistencia feels abrupt for formal events.

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Common Questions About RSVP in Spanish

Do Spanish speakers use the term RSVP?: The RSVP acronym is not standard in Spanish-speaking countries. Instead, invitations use confirmar asistencia or se ruega confirmar. Some bilingual or internationally influenced events might include RSVP, but it is generally replaced with the Spanish equivalent for local audiences.
How do you say 'Please reply' on a Spanish invitation?: The most common formal phrasing is se ruega confirmar asistencia (you are kindly asked to confirm attendance). For less formal invitations, favor de confirmar (please confirm) or confirma si asistirás (confirm if you will attend) works perfectly.
What does se ruega mean?: Se ruega is a formal, impersonal expression meaning 'it is requested' or 'you are kindly asked.' It comes from the verb rogar (to plead/request). This construction adds elegance and politeness to formal invitations, announcements, and official notices.