invention
The Spanish word 'invento' translates to 'invention' in English. This word is commonly applicable in several contexts such as technology, arts, or any field where a new product, idea, or method is developed. Just like in English, 'invento' in Spanish can also refer to an inaccurate concoction or a lie, depending on the context it is used in.
I need to know who invented this device.
The verb 'inventó' is the preterite third-person conjugation of the verb 'inventar', which means 'to invent'. The speaker wants to know who is the person that created the device.
This invention will change the world as we know it.
In this context, 'invento' is a noun, which means 'invention'. The speaker is expressing that the invention will have significant impact on the world.
My latest invention was a big failure.
It uses 'invento' as a noun meaning 'invention', but emphasizes that the result was not as expected, leading to a failure.