Inventamos (en. We invent)
/in-ben-'ta-mos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To create or produce something new that did not exist before.
In yesterday's meeting, we invented a new strategy for the project.
En la reunión de ayer, inventamos una nueva estrategia para el proyecto.
To form an idea, concept, or story that is not based on reality.
Sometimes, we invent funny stories to entertain the kids.
A veces, inventamos historias divertidas para entretener a los niños.
To develop a device or method through ingenuity and creativity.
The team invented a new device that makes work easier.
El equipo inventamos un nuevo aparato que facilita el trabajo.
Etymology
From Latin 'inventare', which means to find or discover.
Common Phrases and Expressions
We invented the wheel
To do something that has already been discovered or done before.
inventamos la rueda
We came up with a plan
To create a strategy to achieve a goal.
inventamos un plan
We didn't invent anything new
Not to contribute fresh or innovative ideas.
no inventamos nada nuevo
Related Words
invent
The act of creating or producing something new.
inventar
invention
The result of the act of inventing, something created.
invención
creativity
The ability to generate new ideas or transform what already exists.
creatividad
Slang Meanings
To exaggerate something.
That story you told is pure invention.
Ese cuento que contaste es puro invento.
To do something in an improvised manner.
I didn't have a plan, we just made it up as we went.
No tenía un plan, solo inventamos sobre la marcha.