inventar

Senses

1. 1.

   to invent

   to create something new or original that did not exist before

2. 2.

   to make up

   to create a false story, excuse, or excuse

3. 3.

   to devise

   to think up or design a plan or solution

Examples

• "Thomas Edison inventó la bombilla."

  Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.

• "No me inventaré historias; te digo la verdad."

  I won't make up stories for you; I'm telling you the truth.

• "Tuvieron que inventar una nueva estrategia para ganar el partido."

  They had to devise a new strategy to win the match.

Usage

A common transitive verb in Spanish. Often used with the preposition "para" when indicating purpose (inventar para). Be aware that "inventar" can mean either genuine creation or fabrication/lying, depending on context. Frequently appears in past participle form "inventado/a" as an adjective.