The word "invisible" is an adjective in Spanish.
/inˈβisiβle/
The term "invisible" in Spanish refers to something that cannot be seen or is not visible to the naked eye. It is used in various contexts—general conversation, science (e.g., light, radiation), and even in psychological contexts (e.g., feelings or emotions that can be felt but not seen). The frequency of use is relatively high, and it appears in both oral speech and written contexts, but it might be more common in written form due to its use in descriptive contexts.
Ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye.
Ella se sintió invisible en la multitud.
The word "invisible" is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, but here are a few instances where it is used metaphorically:
Sometimes, it feels like an invisible ghost in the office.
Invisible a los ojos (invisible to the eyes)
The problems invisible to the eyes are often the biggest.
Invisible en el amor (invisible in love)
The word "invisible" originates from the Latin "invisibilis," which is formed by the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and "visibilis," meaning "able to be seen" from "videre," which means "to see." This term has been adopted into various languages, including Spanish.
Synonyms: - Oculto (hidden) - Imperceptible (imperceptible) - Inobservable (inobservable)
Antonyms: - Visible (visible) - Manifiesto (manifest) - Claro (clear)