invasión
“invasión” means “invasion” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
invasion
Also: incursion, occupation
📝 In Action
El presidente condenó la invasión del territorio vecino.
B1The president condemned the invasion of the neighboring territory.
La historia recuerda la invasión de 1944 como un momento crucial.
B2History remembers the 1944 invasion as a crucial moment.
influx
Also: onslaught, flood
📝 In Action
Tuvimos una invasión de mosquitos en la casa de campo este verano.
B2We had an invasion of mosquitoes at the country house this summer.
La nueva ley causó una invasión de privacidad.
C1The new law caused an invasion of privacy.
Siento una invasión de nostalgia cada vez que vuelvo aquí.
C1I feel a flood of nostalgia every time I come back here.
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Words that translate to "invasión" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: invasión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'invasión' in its figurative, non-military sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *invasio*, which meant 'a hostile entry or attack.' It shares roots with the verb *invadere* (to enter forcefully).
First recorded: Mid-15th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo sé si un sustantivo es femenino si termina en -sión?
Nouns ending in the suffixes -sión, -ción, -dad, -tad, -tud, and -umbre are almost always feminine in Spanish. Just remember these patterns, and you'll correctly use 'la' or 'una' with them!
What is the difference between 'invasión' and 'ataque'?
An 'ataque' (attack) is usually a single violent action. An 'invasión' (invasion) is a sustained, large-scale, forceful entry into a territory or space, often implying occupation or a long-term presence.