invisible
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “invisible” mean in English?
invisible — unable to be seen; not visible
invisible — unable to be seen; not visible (barrera invisible, trabajo invisible)
Example sentences
Las enfermedades mentales siguen siendo en gran medida invisibles para los sistemas de salud pública de muchos países.
Mental illnesses remain largely invisible to the public health systems of many countries.
La mano invisible del mercado, concepto acuñado por Adam Smith, sigue siendo objeto de debate entre los economistas.
The invisible hand of the market, a concept coined by Adam Smith, remains a subject of debate among economists.
How to use it
Invisible means 'invisible' — unable to be seen; also fig. unacknowledged or overlooked. Common figurative collocations: trabajo invisible, barrera invisible, colectivo invisible, mano invisible. Ser/estar: ser for inherent invisibility ('es invisible a simple vista'); estar for a temporary state ('está invisible en esos datos').
Common mistake
Invisible ≠ oculto: oculto means hidden (deliberately concealed); invisible means not visible (whether by nature, neglect, or physical impossibility). An invisible social group is overlooked; a hidden group is deliberately kept from view.