invasione
/in.vaˈzjo.ne/
The English word "invasion" is translated into Italian as invasione. Wiktionary also lists calata.
Meaning: military action (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| invasione | /in.vaˈzjo.ne/ | |
| calata | /kaˈla.ta/ | feminine |
Which one should you use?
calata is a feminine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun invasione is feminine, which means that any adjectives accompanying it must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /in.vaˈzjo.ne/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the phrase invasione di campo is used both in sports for a pitch invasion and as a metaphor for someone overstepping their boundaries in a conversation.
- In Italian legal and social contexts, invasione di domicilio is the specific term for trespassing or breaking and entering.
- While invasione is the standard term, the word calata can sometimes refer to a sudden descent or an 'invasion' from above, often used in more technical or archaic contexts.
Examples in context
- Non è niente di meno che un'invasione.It is nothing less than an invasion.Tatoeba #9948477 by Guybrush88, translation #42632 by orcrist
- La gente poteva respingere l'invasione.The people could repel the invasion.Tatoeba #9948463 by Guybrush88, translation #270470 by shekitten
- Francia e Gran Bretagna si unirono all'invasione.France and Britain joined the invasion.Tatoeba #9948469 by Guybrush88, translation #807352 by Source_VOA
- L' invasione dei barbari nel quinto secolo ha portato al tramonto dell'Impero Romano d'Occidente.The invasion of the barbarians in the fifth century led to the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
- I crimini nella zona sono aumentati dopo l' incursione delle bande criminali rivali.The crimes in the area increased after the invasion of rival criminal gangs.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are discussing a historical documentary.
- LorenzoHai visto il documentario sull'invasione?Did you see the documentary about the invasion?
- MartinaSì, è stato molto intenso.Yes, it was very intense.
- LorenzoL'invasione è stata descritta molto bene.The invasion was described very well.
- MartinaConcordo, Lorenzo, è davvero impressionante.I agree, Lorenzo, it is truly impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invasion” translations and entries invasione, calata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
