invade
US /ɪnˈveɪd/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
1.
invadir, ocupar
to enter a country or region with armed forces with the intention of occupying or conquering it
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The army prepared to invade the neighboring territory.
El ejército se preparó para invadir el territorio vecino.
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Historically, many empires sought to invade and control new lands.
Históricamente, muchos imperios buscaron invadir y controlar nuevas tierras.
2.
invadir, entrometerse, propagar
to intrude on or spread throughout (a place or area) in a way that is unwelcome or causes damage
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The weeds began to invade the garden.
Las malas hierbas comenzaron a invadir el jardín.
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Reporters often invade the privacy of celebrities.
Los reporteros a menudo invaden la privacidad de las celebridades.