Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
invasión
Pronunciation
IPA/imbaˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouninvasion
Example
La invasión del país fue condenada por la comunidad internacional.
The invasion of the country was condemned by the international community.
More examples
¿Cómo afectará la invasión a la vida cotidiana de la población?
How will the invasion affect the population's daily life?
Core concept
Forceful entry that seizes control of a place or territory.
Common phrases
invasión a gran escala
large-scale invasion
inicio de invasión
start of the invasion
respuesta a la invasión
response to the invasion
Similar words
ataque: Directed use of force to strike or damage a specific target or opponent.
ocupación: Control and administration of territory by occupying forces after seizure.
intervención: External involvement in another country's affairs or conflict to influence events.
agresión: Hostile, unjustified use of force that harms or threatens others.
Definition in Spanish
Hecho de penetrar y tomar control sobre un lugar, territorio o ámbito, usualmente sin permiso o con violencia; también uso figurado para una entrada dañina o molesta.
Word origin
From Latin invasio, via the verb invadere (in- 'into' + vadere 'to go'), originally naming an entry that imposes control.
Usage tips
- The word is feminine (la invasión), carries strong condemnatory tone in news and politics, and is always written with an acute accent on the final ó.