invisible
“invisible” means “invisible” in Spanish (cannot be seen).
invisible
Also: unseen
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El aire es inodoro e invisible.
A1The gas is odorless and invisible.
La frontera entre los dos países es una línea invisible en el mapa.
B1The border between the two countries is an invisible line on the map.
Para un niño, los monstruos son muy reales, aunque sean invisibles.
A2For a child, the monsters are very real, even if they are invisible.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'invisible'?
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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)
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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.