invasion

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BrE /ɪnˈveɪʒn/ AmE /ɪnˈveɪʒn/

noun en → es

1 MILITARY ATTACK [singular] B1

the act of entering a country or area with military force, especially to take control of it

invasión militar, ocupación

  • an invasion by somebody/something

Collocations invasion by troops · invasion of a country

  • The island was invaded by enemy forces.

    La isla fue invadida por fuerzas enemigas.

2 UNWANTED ENTRY [singular] B2

the act of entering a place without permission, often in large numbers and causing problems or damage

invasión, invasión no deseada

  • an invasion by somebody/something

Collocations invasion of privacy · invasion of a place

  • There was an invasion of tourists in the summer.

    Hubo una invasión de turistas en el verano.

3 BIODIVERSITY [singular] C1

the arrival and establishment of a species in an area where it did not previously exist, often causing problems for native species

invasión biológica, especie invasora

  • an invasion by something

Collocations invasion of a species · invasive species

  • The area has been invaded by an invasive plant.

    La zona ha sido invadida por una planta invasora.