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essere invadente
/esˈseː.re inˈva.den.te/
to be intrusive
Non essere invadente con le sue domande personali.
Don't be intrusive with your personal questions.
informal
To overstep boundaries by being overly involved or nosy in a way that makes others uncomfortable.
Mi dispiace se sono stato invadente, ma volevo solo aiutare.
I'm sorry if I was intrusive, but I just wanted to help.
Non essere invadente con le sue opinioni non richieste.
Don't be intrusive with your unsolicited opinions.
Often used to describe someone who doesn't respect personal space or privacy.
Collocations
essere troppo invadenteto be too intrusivenon essere invadentedon't be intrusiverisultare invadenteto come across as intrusive
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Cultural Context
In Italian culture, personal space and privacy are highly valued. Calling someone 'invadente' is a strong social criticism, often implying they are being rude or overbearing.
Gold Rule
When to Use
Use 'essere invadente' when describing someone who doesn't respect boundaries, whether in conversation, personal space, or privacy. It carries a stronger negative connotation than simply 'curioso' (curious).
Word Origin
From the verb 'essere' (to be) and the adjective 'invadente' (intrusive, nosy), derived from Latin 'invadere' (to invade). The phrase emerged in Italian as a direct combination of these two words in the 20th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in social contexts to describe behavior that crosses personal boundaries. Often implies a lack of awareness or disregard for others' comfort.
Word Breakdown
essere
to be
verbinvadente
intrusive, nosy
adjectiveDizionario Italiano-Inglese