Spanish Conversation · Level 91
59 words
Spanish word
invadir
Pronunciation
IPA/imbaˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbenter without permission
Example
No debes invadir mi casa.
You must not enter my house without permission.
More examples
Las tropas comenzaron a invadir el territorio vecino.
The troops started to invade the neighboring territory.
Core concept
Someone stepping into another person's conversation or personal space without permission.
Common phrases
invadir la privacidad
violate privacy
invadir el espacio personal
intrude on personal space
invadir una casa
break into a house
Similar words
entrar: Goes through a door or gate to move into an interior space.
meterse: Inserts oneself into another's conversation, affairs, or private space.
irrumpir: Bursts into a place forcefully or suddenly, usually without consent.
infiltrarse: Sneaks into a group or organization to join it secretly and avoid detection.
Definition in Spanish
Forzar la entrada en un espacio ajeno sin permiso, ya sea físico, como una casa o un país, o simbólico, como la privacidad o el tiempo de otra persona.
Word origin
From Latin invadere (in- 'into' + vadere 'to go'), invadir broadens the literal entering sense to include intruding on privacy, time, or personal boundaries.
Usage tips
- When applied to people or private matters invadir sounds accusatory, and conversational speech often prefers meterse en or interferir for a softer tone.