Intruso (en. Intruder)
/inˈtɾuso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who interjects in a place or situation to which they do not belong.
The intruder was thrown out of the party by the host.
El intruso fue echado de la fiesta por el anfitrión.
Elements or beings that are not welcome or suitable in a specific context.
Intruders in the ecosystem can cause irreparable damage.
Los intrusos en el ecosistema pueden provocar daños irreparables.
Etymology
From Latin 'intrusus', participle of 'intrudere', which means 'to introduce'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
intruder in the house
A person who enters a house without permission.
intruso en la casa
to feel like an intruder
To feel that one does not have a place in a group or situation.
sentirse intruso
technological intruder
An unwanted device or software that interferes with a system.
intruso tecnológico
Related Words
invader
A person or thing that invades.
invasor
trespasser
A person who enters someone else's property without permission.
trespasser
intrusion
The act of intruding, entering an unpermitted place.
intrusión
Slang Meanings
A person who meddles in the lives of others.
That gossip is pure intruder.
Ese chisme es puro intruso.
Someone who sneaks into a party.
I don't want intruders at my celebration.
No quiero intrusos en mi celebración.