Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
invención
Pronunciation
IPA/imbenˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouninvention
Example
Su nueva invención es muy práctica.
His new invention is very practical.
More examples
Esa noticia es una invención que nadie confirmó.
That news item is a made-up story that no one confirmed.
Core concept
A new device, method, or idea that offers a practical solution.
Common phrases
es una invención
a made-up story
contar una invención
tell a made-up story
Similar words
invento: Solves a small problem with a personally devised contraption or quick fix.
descubrimiento: Uncovers a previously unknown fact, object, or natural truth.
innovación: Improves outcomes or efficiency by applying a new method or idea.
creación: Brings a new work, object, or creative product into existence.
Definition in Spanish
Objeto, método o idea novedosa que aporta alguna utilidad o solución práctica.
Word origin
From Latin inventio, from the verb invenire 'to find', it originally meant 'a finding' and developed to mean something newly devised to solve a practical problem.
Usage tips
- Invención is commonly used for formal or notable creations and for patentable innovations, while invento often refers to a small contrivance or quick fix.