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invento

English translation of invento

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.


Example sentences using: invento

Necesito saber quién inventó este dispositivo.

English translation of Necesito saber quién inventó este dispositivo.

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.

Este invento cambiará el mundo tal como lo conocemos.

English translation of Este invento cambiará el mundo tal como lo conocemos.

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.

Mi últmo invento fue un gran fracaso.

English translation of Mi últmo invento fue un gran fracaso.

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.