English–Spanish
“invent” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/imbenˈtaɾ/
Example
Mi hermano inventó un juego nuevo.
My brother invented a new game.
How to say “invent” in Spanish
“Invent” in Spanish is inventar.
Creating something new by imagination, whether an object or a story.
Example sentences with inventar
Mi primo inventó una aplicación para organizar recetas.
My cousin invented an app to organize recipes.
Tips for using inventar
- Pay attention to whether inventar is used with a direct object or reflexively: inventar + noun can mean creating or devising, while inventarse typically means fabricating an account or excuse.