English–Spanish

“unthinkable” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/impenˈsaβle/

Example

Es impensable creer eso.

It is unthinkable to believe such a thing.

Illustration for impensable (unthinkable)

How to say “unthinkable” in Spanish

“Unthinkable” in Spanish is impensable.

An unimaginable or outrageously improbable event.

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

Example sentences with impensable

Sería impensable perder esta oportunidad.

It would be unthinkable to lose this opportunity.

Tips for using impensable

  • Often used in constructions like es impensable que + [subjunctive], and speakers frequently replace it with increíble or imposible in informal contexts.

Other Spanish words for “unthinkable”

Es inconcebible que no vinieras.

It's unthinkable that you didn't come.

Es inimaginable que alguien haga eso.

It is unthinkable that someone would do that.

“unthinkable” in other languages