Invasión (en. Invasion)

/inˈβasjion/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The violent and unauthorized entry into a place with the purpose of occupying it.
The invasion of the troops in the country caused great devastation.
La invasión de las tropas en el país causó gran devastación.
Interference in someone's personal order or privacy.
The invasion of her privacy was evident with all the cameras.
La invasión de su privacidad fue evidente con todas las cámaras.
The act of extending too much into another's physical space.
The invasion of exotic species is affecting the local ecosystem.
La invasión de las especies exóticas está afectando el ecosistema local.

Etymology

From Latin 'invasio', meaning 'act of invading.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

alien invasion
Action of extraterrestrials invading Earth.
invasión alienígena
cultural invasion
Imposition of cultural elements from one group over another.
invasión cultural
invasion of privacy
Interference through obtaining private information.
invasión de la privacidad

Related Words

invade
Entering a place without permission and with the intention to control.
invadir
invader
Person or entity that invades.
invasor
occupation
State of being occupied by foreign forces.
ocupación

Slang Meanings

Situation where there are too many things or people in one place.
The party was an invasion of people, there was no space to move.
La fiesta fue una invasión de gente, no había espacio para moverse.
Unexpected arrival of many people at an event.
The invasion of fans at the concert was overwhelming.
La invasión de fans en el concierto fue abrumadora.