invadir
invade
'Invadir' is a transitive verb in Spanish language that translates to 'invade' in English. It comes from the Latin word 'invadere', where 'in' means 'into' and 'vadere' means 'go'. 'Invadir' is used to express the action of entering forcibly or hostilely into a place or territory, usually in the context of military or geopolitical situations. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where something spreads or overwhelms something else, like a feeling or an idea.
Example sentences using: invadir
Los extraterrestres quieren invadir la Tierra.
The aliens want to invade Earth.
In this sentence, 'invadir' is being used in its most basic form to mean 'to invade'. The subject, 'los extraterrestres', are executing the action of invading, represented by 'invadir'.
Los vikingos estaban listos para invadir nuevas tierras.
The Vikings were ready to invade new lands.
In this historical context, 'invadir' is used in the sense of discovering or conquering new territories. The subject, 'Los vikingos', intended to accomplish the action of 'invadir' new lands.
La enfermedad puede invadir nuestro cuerpo si no nos cuidamos.
The disease can invade our body if we do not take care of ourselves.
In this medical context, 'invadir' is used metaphorically to refer to the disease spreading or taking over. The subject, 'la enfermedad', has the potential to 'invadir' our body if we don't take care of ourselves.