Inklingo

invisible

in-bee-SEE-blayimbiˈsible

invisible means invisible in Spanish (cannot be seen).

invisible

Also: unseen
Adjectivem/f (same form)A2
A bright red apple is suspended and floating in mid-air above a wooden table, suggesting an invisible object or force is holding it.

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El aire es inodoro e invisible.

A1

The gas is odorless and invisible.

La frontera entre los dos países es una línea invisible en el mapa.

B1

The border between the two countries is an invisible line on the map.

Para un niño, los monstruos son muy reales, aunque sean invisibles.

A2

For a child, the monsters are very real, even if they are invisible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • oculto (hidden)
  • imperceptible (unnoticeable)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacerse invisibleto become invisible/to disappear
  • barrera invisibleinvisible barrier

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "invisible" in Spanish:

invisibleunseen

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Quick Quiz: invisible

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'invisible'?

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👥 Word Family
visibilidad(visibility)Noun
visible(visible)Adjective
invisibilidad(invisibility)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
terribleposibleincreíble
📚 Etymology

Comes directly from the Latin word 'invisibilis,' which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'visibilis' (meaning 'able to be seen'). It literally means 'not able to be seen.'

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: invisibleFrench: invisiblePortuguese: invisível

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'invisible' change its ending for masculine and feminine nouns?

No, 'invisible' is one of those helpful adjectives that ends in '-e', so it stays the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine thing. (e.g., el hombre invisible, la mujer invisible).

What is the noun form of 'invisible'?

The noun form is 'invisibilidad' (invisibility). You can also use 'lo invisible' (the invisible) when referring to abstract, unseen concepts or things in general.