Invención (en. Invention)

/inβenˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Creation or discovery that is made for the first time.
The invention of the printing press changed the world of communication.
La invención de la imprenta cambió el mundo de la comunicación.
Novel idea or concept.
Its invention was so innovative that it revolutionized the industry.
Su invención fue tan innovadora que revolucionó la industria.
Patent or technical development of an object or process.
The invention of the telephone has transformed communications.
La invención del teléfono ha transformado las comunicaciones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'inventio', which means finding or discovery.

Common Phrases and Expressions

invention of fire
Skill or discovery deemed fundamental for human development.
invención del fuego
let invention soar
Allow creativity to flow unrestricted.
dejar volar la invención
the invention of the wheel
Reference to a significant advancement in technology.
la invención de la rueda

Related Words

invent
Create something new, generally an idea or a product.
inventar
inventor
Person who makes a new creation or discovery.
inventor
invention
Thing created through invention.
invento

Slang Meanings

Brilliant idea
That solution is a true invention, amazing!
Esa solución es una verdadera invención, ¡genial!
Crazy invention
That device is an invention worthy of a science fiction movie.
Ese aparato es una invención digna de una película de ciencia ficción.