incursión
“incursión” means “raid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
raid, incursion
Also: foray
📝 In Action
El ejército realizó una incursión nocturna en el campamento enemigo.
B2The army carried out a night raid on the enemy camp.
Hubo una incursión aérea sobre la capital.
B1There was an aerial incursion over the capital.
Las tropas detuvieron la incursión fronteriza.
C1The troops stopped the border incursion.
venture, foray
Also: debut
📝 In Action
Esta es su primera incursión en el mundo del cine.
B2This is his first venture into the world of cinema.
La empresa planea una incursión en el mercado asiático.
C1The company plans a venture into the Asian market.
Su incursión en la política fue muy breve.
B2His foray into politics was very brief.
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Words that translate to "incursión" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: incursión
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form of 'incursión'?
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From Latin 'incursio', which literally means 'a running into'. It comes from 'in' (into) and 'currere' (to run).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'incursión' the same as 'excursión'?
No! This is a common mistake. An 'excursión' is a pleasure trip, like a hike or a school field trip. An 'incursión' is either a military raid or starting a new, challenging activity.
Why is 'incursión' feminine?
In Spanish, the vast majority of nouns ending in -ción and -sión are feminine. Just remember: 'la canción', 'la misión', 'la incursión'.
Can I use 'incursión' for sports?
Yes! You can use it when a player or team tries a new strategy or when a player 'invades' the opponent's area suddenly.