invención
“invención” means “invention” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
invention
Also: creation, discovery
📝 In Action
La invención de la rueda fue un momento clave en la historia.
A2The invention of the wheel was a key moment in history.
Su capacidad de invención no tiene límites.
B1His capacity for invention has no limits.
Esta máquina es una invención muy ingeniosa.
B2This machine is a very ingenious invention.
fabrication
Also: lie, story
📝 In Action
Esa historia es una pura invención de la prensa.
B2That story is a pure fabrication by the press.
No le creas, todo lo que dice es una invención.
B1Don't believe him, everything he says is a lie.
Su supuesta herencia era solo una invención para impresionar a sus amigos.
C1His supposed inheritance was just a story to impress his friends.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: invención
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'invención' in a science textbook?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'inventio', which originally meant 'the act of finding' or 'discovery'. Over time, it evolved from finding something that already existed to creating something entirely new.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'invento' and 'invención'?
'Invento' usually refers to the physical object or the result (like the lightbulb). 'Invención' refers to the act of inventing or the creative capacity behind it. However, they are often used interchangeably.
Is 'invención' always feminine?
Yes, 'la invención' is always feminine. This is a consistent rule for words ending in '-ción'.
Can 'invención' be used for art?
Yes, it can refer to the creative process in art or literature, though 'creación' is slightly more common in those fields.