invadir
/imbaˈdiɾ/
The English phrase "invade" is translated into Spanish as invadir.
The most common translation of "invade" in Spanish is invadir, which means to enter by force in order to conquer.
Meaning: to enter by force in order to conquer (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix in- means "in" or "into", which is similar to the English prefix used in "invade".
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of invadir is invadido.
How do you pronounce it?
/imbaˈdiɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, invadir is the legal and social term used to describe the act of 'squatting' or illegally occupying unused land to build a home.
- The Spanish word invadir has a 'doublet' in the form of the archaic word embaír. These two words both come from the same Latin root but evolved differently within the language.
- The verb invadir is often used to describe the scent of a perfume or the smell of food that fills a room, treating the scent as if it were an army conquering the air.
Examples in context
- No debes invadir la privacidad de otros.You must not invade the privacy of others.This sentence is useful for showing how to use invadir regarding privacy.Tatoeba #1228235 by marcelostockle, translation #69131 by CM
- A Hull se le dieron órdenes inmediatas de invadir Canadá.Hull was given immediate orders to invade Canada.This sentence shows a context of military orders using invadir.Tatoeba #1228251 by marcelostockle, translation #807648 by Source_VOA
- El país invadió su territorio para asegurar su frontera.The country invaded their territory to secure its border.
- La planta invasora está invadiendo los bosques nativos.The invasive plant is invading native forests.
- El ejército planea invadir el territorio enemigo.The army plans to invade the enemy territory.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a history book.
- MaríaJavier, ¿cuándo decidieron invadir esa isla?Javier, when did they decide to invade that island?
- JavierCreo que fue en el siglo dieciocho.I think it was in the eighteenth century.
- MaríaFue una estrategia muy agresiva.It was a very aggressive strategy.
- JavierSí, querían controlar todo el territorio.Yes, they wanted to control the whole territory.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invade” translations and entries invadir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries invadir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
