How to Say "invention" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “invention” is “invento” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a new device, process, or creation
Examples
La imprenta fue un invento que cambió el mundo.
The printing press was an invention that changed the world.
Eso que dices es un invento tuyo para no ir a trabajar.
What you're saying is a story you made up to avoid going to work.
Invention vs. Discovery
Use 'invento' for things humans created (like a phone). Use 'descubrimiento' for things that already existed but were found (like a new planet).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “la invento”
Correction: el invento
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