invent
US /ɪnˈvent/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
1.
inventar, crear
create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of
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Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell inventó el teléfono.
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She likes to invent new recipes in her kitchen.
Le gusta inventar nuevas recetas en su cocina.
2.
inventar, fabricar
make up (a story or excuse), especially so as to deceive
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He had to invent a plausible excuse for being late.
Tuvo que inventar una excusa plausible para llegar tarde.
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Don't try to invent stories; just tell the truth.
No intentes inventar historias; solo di la verdad.