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“futility” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/inutiliˈðað/

Example

Es evidente la inutilidad de seguir discutiendo.

The futility of continuing to argue is obvious.

Illustration for inutilidad (futility)

How to say “futility” in Spanish

“Futility” in Spanish is inutilidad.

A state in which an action or thing produces no useful result.

Full entry for inutilidad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with inutilidad

Aceptó la inutilidad de protestar y se fue.

He accepted the futility of protesting and left.

Tips for using inutilidad

  • In everyday speech speakers usually prefer short phrases like es inútil or no sirve, while inutilidad is common in writing or when making an abstract or emphatic claim.

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