How to Say "to overrun" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to overrun” is “invadir” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las tropas decidieron invadir la ciudad al amanecer.
The troops decided to invade the city at dawn.
Siento que estás intentando invadir mi privacidad.
I feel like you are trying to invade my privacy.
Las hormigas empezaron a invadir la cocina.
The ants started to overrun the kitchen.
A regular performer
Good news! This verb follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in '-ir'. No hidden spelling changes here.
Direct Action
Unlike English where we sometimes say 'intrude on', in Spanish, you usually just 'invadir' the thing directly. You don't need an extra small word like 'en' or 'sobre'.
The 'V' and 'B' sound
Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'v' like a sharp English 'v' with your teeth on your lip.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'v' and 'b' sound exactly the same. Keep your lips soft, almost like a light 'b' sound.
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