Invadió (en. Invaded)

[in.baˈðjo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To enter violently and occupy a place.
The army invaded the neighboring country.
El ejército invadió el país vecino.
It also refers to taking something without permission.
The plague invaded the crop.
La plaga invadió el cultivo.
Disturb someone’s space or privacy.
His friend invaded his privacy by reading his diary.
Su amigo invadió su intimidad al leer su diario.

Etymology

From the Latin 'invadere', which means 'to go against or to enter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

invade personal space
Disturb the privacy or area of another person.
invadir el espacio personal
invade a country
Militarily occupy a territory.
invadir un país
invade with comments
Fill a space with opinions or comments without being invited.
invadir con comentarios

Related Words

invasion
Action of invading.
invasión
invader
One who invades.
invasor
invasive
One who tends to invade or occupy space.
invasivo

Slang Meanings

To suddenly enter a conversation or group.
Don't invade me with your problems when I'm busy.
No me invadas con tus problemas cuando estoy ocupada.
To arrive at a place unexpectedly.
He invaded the party without being invited.
Invadió la fiesta sin haber sido invitado.