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Inglés

invasion

gb/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/ us/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
B1 Inglés
~ 7800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo B1 event
1

military attack entering a place

When an army goes into another country or area to try to control it.

Patrón de uso: an invasion of [a country/region]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"invasion to"* instead of *"invasion of"* when naming the place attacked. Say: *"the invasion of the country"*, not *"the invasion to the country"*.
Sinónimos
attack (More general; does not always involve entering and taking control of land.) | incursion (Suggests a brief or limited invasion, often on a smaller scale.)
Antónimos
withdrawal (Refers to taking armed forces out of an area, the opposite of sending them in.)
Colocaciones
military invasion |foreign invasion |full-scale invasion |launch an invasion |threat of invasion |enemy invasion
Temas
war |politics |history |law
Ejemplos
  • The country has been preparing for a possible invasion from its northern neighbor.
  • Allied forces began the invasion of the coast at dawn.
  • The surprise invasion caught the small nation completely off guard.
  • Many civilians fled the capital in the days before the invasion.
  • History books still debate whether the invasion was legally justified.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The invasion started early in the morning.
  • People left the city because they were afraid of an invasion.
  • The general planned an invasion of the island.
  • After the invasion, the army controlled the whole region.
Sustantivo B2 event
2

large unwelcome arrival of many

When many people, animals, or things come into a place and make problems or big changes there.

Patrón de uso: an invasion of [people/animals/things]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with the military sense and think it is always about war. In everyday speech, *invasion* is often used in a lighter or humorous way for large numbers of people or insects, as in *"an invasion of tourists"*.
Sinónimos
flood (Often used metaphorically for a sudden large number, but sounds more neutral and less hostile than "invasion".) | swarm (Suggests a moving mass of small creatures or people, often chaotic or annoying.)
Antónimos
departure (Focuses on people or things leaving a place, the opposite of arriving in large numbers.)
Colocaciones
tourist invasion |media invasion |an invasion of insects |an invasion of fans |an invasion of tourists |invasion of personal space
Temas
daily life |society |environment |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Ejemplos
  • Every summer the small town braces for an invasion of tourists.
  • After the heavy rain, there was an invasion of mosquitoes in the neighborhood.
  • The pop star’s arrival led to an invasion of screaming fans at the airport.
  • Residents complained about the invasion of TV crews on their street.
  • The festival brought a welcome invasion of visitors to the usually quiet village.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • In summer, there is an invasion of tourists in this city.
  • We had an invasion of ants in our kitchen.
  • The singer’s show caused an invasion of fans at the station.
  • The quiet town did not like the invasion of big shops.
Sustantivo B2 event
3

unwanted intrusion into privacy or rights

When someone looks into or controls your private life or personal space in a way that is not right or not welcome.

Patrón de uso: an invasion of [someone]’s privacy
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes omit the preposition *"of"* and say *"invasion privacy"*. The correct phrase is *"invasion of privacy"*. They may also use *"invasion"* alone where *"intrusion"* or *"interference"* sounds more natural; in legal and everyday English, the fixed phrase *"invasion of privacy"* is especially common.
Sinónimos
intrusion (Stresses entering someone’s private area or life; slightly more formal and general than "invasion".) | violation (Focuses on breaking rules or rights, often used in legal or serious contexts.)
Antónimos
respect for privacy (Describes carefully not entering someone’s private life or space, the opposite attitude of invasion.)
Colocaciones
invasion of privacy |serious invasion of privacy |gross invasion of privacy |an invasion of civil liberties |an invasion of personal space |a shocking invasion of privacy
Temas
law |society |relationships |media
Ejemplos
  • Publishing those photos without her consent was a clear invasion of privacy.
  • He felt that constant phone tracking by his employer was an invasion of his privacy.
  • Neighbors complained that the security cameras were an invasion of their privacy.
  • Asking such personal questions can be an invasion of someone’s privacy.
  • The law aims to protect citizens from invasion of privacy by companies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The camera in the bathroom was a big invasion of privacy.
  • She said the questions were an invasion of her privacy.
  • Many people think that reading someone’s messages is an invasion of privacy.
  • He does not like the invasion of privacy from social media apps.
Sustantivo technical C1 event
4

spread of cancer into tissue

When cancer or other bad cells go into and grow inside nearby healthy body tissue.

Patrón de uso: the invasion of [a tissue/organ] by [cells]
Error frecuente:
Learners may wrongly apply the everyday military meaning in medical texts. In medical contexts, *invasion* almost always refers to cells or disease spreading into nearby tissues, not armies or people.
Sinónimos
penetration (A more general technical term for going into something; in medicine, may be used for cells or substances entering tissue.)
Antónimos
containment (Describes keeping disease cells from spreading beyond their original site, the opposite of invasion.)
Colocaciones
tumor invasion |cancer cell invasion |local invasion |deep tissue invasion |vascular invasion |invasion of surrounding tissue
Temas
health |science
Ejemplos
  • The biopsy showed early invasion of surrounding tissue by the tumor.
  • Vascular invasion is associated with a higher risk of metastasis.
  • The pathologist’s report noted no evidence of lymphatic invasion.
  • Local invasion of the muscle layer was visible on the scan.
  • The treatment aims to prevent further invasion of healthy organs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The doctor said there was invasion of the tissue by cancer cells.
  • They are studying how to stop cancer invasion in the body.
  • Early treatment can help prevent invasion of other organs.
  • The report shows no invasion of nearby tissue yet.
Sustantivo technical C1 event
5

spread of non-native species

When plants, animals, or other living things from another place enter a new area, grow there, and often cause damage to the local nature.

Patrón de uso: the invasion of [an ecosystem/area] by [a species]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think *invasion* in environmental articles always means war. In ecology, it usually means non-native species entering and spreading in a new environment, often with negative effects.
Sinónimos
colonization (In ecology, can describe a species establishing in a new area, but does not always suggest harm the way "invasion" often does.)
Antónimos
eradication (Refers to completely removing a harmful species from an area, counteracting invasion.)
Colocaciones
biological invasion |invasion of non-native species |invasion by invasive plants |invasion of freshwater ecosystems |invasion by alien species
Temas
environment |science |nature
Ejemplos
  • The invasion of the lake by non-native fish has disrupted the food chain.
  • Researchers are monitoring the invasion of coastal wetlands by mangroves.
  • Global trade has accelerated the invasion of alien species worldwide.
  • The report highlights the economic costs of biological invasion in agriculture.
  • Early detection is critical to stop the invasion of invasive plants.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The invasion of new plants is a big problem for the forest.
  • Scientists study the invasion of non-native fish in the river.
  • The country makes rules to stop the invasion of foreign insects.
  • This invasion of new species hurts local animals and plants.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
invasion
AFI
GB/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
US/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
Sílabas y acento
in - va - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (va)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
  • Base: invasion
  • Plural: invasion, invasions
Familia de palabras
Forms
invasions noun
Core family
invade verb B2 invader noun invasive adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
noninvasive adjective
Advanced or less common
invasively adverb invasiveness noun
Expresiones

invasion of privacy

1
/ɪnvˈeɪʒən əv pɹˈaɪvəsi/
fixed phrase

unwelcome intrusion into private life

When someone looks into or uses your private life, personal information, or personal space without your permission and in a wrong way.

Ejemplos
  • Publishing those photos without consent was an invasion of privacy.
  • Many people see constant online tracking as an invasion of privacy.
  • She sued the magazine for invasion of privacy.
  • Publishing the emails without consent was a serious invasion of privacy.
  • Hidden cameras in the hotel rooms would be a clear invasion of privacy.
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