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

Part of Speech

The word "invadir" is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "invadir" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /inβaˈðiɾ/.

Translation Options into English

1. invade
2. encroach
3. intrude

Meaning and Usage

"Invadir" means to enter a place or situation in a disruptive or unwelcome manner, often referring to a military context where a territory is taken over. In a broader sense, it can also apply to any situation where someone or something intrudes or encroaches on another's space or rights.

• Frequency of Use: "Invadir" is a commonly used verb in both oral and written contexts, though it can be more prevalent in written form due to legal or formal discussions in both everyday and military settings.

Example Sentences

1. Spanish: La nación decidió invadir el territorio vecino para expandir sus fronteras. English: The nation decided to invade the neighboring territory to expand its borders.

2. Spanish: No deberías invadir la privacidad de los demás sin su permiso. English: You shouldn't invade others' privacy without their permission.

3. Spanish: Las langostas pueden invadir los cultivos y causar grandes pérdidas a los agricultores. English: Locusts can invade fields and cause great losses to farmers.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Invadir" is also frequently used in various idiomatic expressions, mainly referring to encroaching on personal space, privacy, or territories:

1. Invadir el espacio personal
2. Spanish: Es importante no invadir el espacio personal de los demás.

3. English: It is important not to invade others' personal space.

4. Invadir la privacidad

5. Spanish: La prensa a menudo invade la privacidad de las celebridades.

6. English: The press often invades the privacy of celebrities.

7. Invadir sin permiso

8. Spanish: No debes invadir sin permiso en el hogar de alguien.

9. English: You shouldn't invade someone's home without permission.

10. Invadir el territorio

11. Spanish: El ejército decidió invadir el territorio enemigo.

12. English: The army decided to invade enemy territory.

13. Invadir la mente

14. Spanish: Las dudas pueden invadir la mente de una persona.
15. English: Doubts can invade a person's mind.

Etymology

The term "invadir" originates from the Latin word "invadere," where "in-" means "into" and "vadere" means "to go." Thus, the original meaning relates to "going into" a space, which has evolved to reflect stronger connotations of intrusion.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• acometer (to assault)
• entrar (to enter)

• asediar (to besiege)

• Antonyms:

• proteger (to protect)
• defender (to defend)
• rechazar (to reject)