Spanish word

impermeable

Pronunciation

IPA/impeɾmeˈaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivewaterproof

Example

La chaqueta es impermeable.

The jacket is waterproof.

Illustration for impermeable (waterproof)

More examples

Puse mi móvil en una funda impermeable.

I put my phone in a waterproof case.

Core concept

Coating that forms a tight barrier against water.

Common phrases

  • chaqueta impermeable

    waterproof jacket

  • abrigo impermeable

    waterproof coat

  • mochila impermeable

    waterproof backpack

  • funda impermeable

    waterproof case

Similar words

a prueba de agua: Blocks water under typical use and common weather exposure.
resistente al agua: Offers temporary protection against moisture and small amounts of water.

Definition in Spanish

Describe materiales o prendas que impiden la penetración del agua.

Word origin

From Latin impermeābilis (im- 'not' + per- 'through' + meāre 'to pass') passed into Spanish through French and used specifically of materials that block water.

Usage tips

  • In product descriptions, resistente al agua signals limited protection while impermeable implies full waterproofing, so check labels carefully.

Other meanings

  • raincoatnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • impermeabilizarwaterproofverb
  • impermeabilidadimpermeabilitynoun
  • impermeabilizadowaterproofedadjective

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