invasive

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪn.və.sɪv/ AmE /ˈɪn.və.sɪv/

adjective en → es

1 OBTRUDES B2

causing problems by entering or spreading in a place where you are not wanted

invasivo, intrusivo

  • [T + obj]
  • [predicative adjective]

Collocations invasive species · invasive advertising

  • The hospital has a policy to prevent invasive procedures.

    El hospital tiene una política para prevenir procedimientos invasivos.

2 PERSON C1

someone who behaves in an unwelcome or intrusive way

intruso, molesto

  • [T + obj]

Collocations invasive person · invasive behavior

  • She was annoyed by the invasive nature of his questions.

    Estaba molesta por la naturaleza intrusiva de sus preguntas.

3 TECH C1

designed to enter and change the data or programs of a computer system without permission

malicioso, dañino (para el sistema)

  • [T + obj]

Collocations invasive software · invasive virus

  • The company's network was attacked by invasive malware.

    La red de la empresa fue atacada por malware invasivo.

1 MED B2

relating to medical procedures that enter the body and may cause pain or damage

invasivo, quirúrgico

  • [T + obj]

Collocations invasive treatment · invasive surgery

  • The patient underwent an invasive heart procedure.

    El paciente se sometió a un procedimiento cardíaco invasivo.

2 BIO C1

relating to plants or animals that spread quickly and harm the local environment

invasivo, exótico (perjudicial)

  • [T + obj]

Collocations invasive species · invasive plant

  • The invasive species is threatening the native wildlife.

    La especie invasiva está amenazando a la vida silvestre nativa.