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inválido

een-BAH-lee-dohinˈbalido

“inválido” means “invalid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

invalid

Also: null and void, expired
A red stamp pressing a large 'X' mark onto a document.

📝 In Action

Lo siento, pero su billete de tren es inválido.

A2

I'm sorry, but your train ticket is invalid.

Ese código de descuento ya es inválido porque caducó ayer.

B1

That discount code is now invalid because it expired yesterday.

El juez decidió que el contrato era inválido.

B2

The judge decided that the contract was null and void.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nulo (null/void)
  • caducado (expired)

Antonyms

  • válido (valid)
  • vigente (in force/current)

Common Collocations

  • documento inválido – invalid document
  • voto inválido – invalid vote
  • hacer algo inválido – to make something void

disabled

Also: handicapped, crippled
A person using a wheelchair to move along a bright garden path.

📝 In Action

Quedó inválido después del accidente de coche.

B1

He was left disabled after the car accident.

El hospital tiene rampas para personas inválidas.

B1

The hospital has ramps for disabled people.

Mi abuelo es un veterano de guerra inválido.

B2

My grandfather is a disabled war veteran.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • sano (healthy/able-bodied)

Common Collocations

  • quedar inválido – to become/be left disabled
  • silla de ruedas – wheelchair

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: inválido

Question 1 of 3

Which of these things would most likely be described as 'inválido'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
validar(to validate) — Verb
validez(validity) — Noun
válido(valid) — Adjective
invalidar(to invalidate) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
pálidocálidosólido
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'invalidus'. The 'in-' means 'not' and 'validus' means 'strong' or 'powerful'. Originally, it described someone without physical strength.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: invalidFrench: invalideItalian: invalido

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'inválido' an offensive word in Spanish?

Not usually, but it can feel a bit old-fashioned or blunt. In a professional or very polite setting, 'persona con discapacidad' is much better.

Does 'inválido' ever mean 'priceless' like the English word 'invaluable'?

No! This is a common trap. 'Inválido' always means something is not valid or a person is disabled. For 'priceless', use 'invalorable'.

Can I use 'inválido' for a broken object?

Generally, no. For a broken object, use 'roto'. 'Inválido' is used for things like tickets, laws, or codes that don't 'count' anymore.