Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
impresentable
Pronunciation
IPA/impɾesenˈtaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveshameful
Example
Tu comportamiento fue impresentable.
Your behavior was shameful.
More examples
No puedes salir así con ropa impresentable.
You can't go out like that with unpresentable clothing.
Core concept
A scene or state that provokes shame or rejection because it is too improper to show others.
Common phrases
ropa impresentable
unpresentable clothing
imagen impresentable
unpresentable appearance
Similar words
vergonzoso: Produces a blush or uncomfortable shame about one's conduct or situation.
inapropiado: Feels inappropriate for the occasion or relationship, causing unease.
indecoroso: Violates etiquette or propriety, suggesting rudeness or vulgarity.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca vergüenza o rechazo por ser demasiado descuidado o inapropiado para mostrarse ante otros.
Word origin
From the negative prefix in- plus presentable, with presentable ultimately from Latin praesentare 'to place before', so impresentable means not fit to be placed before others.
Usage tips
- The adjective carries strong disapproval and can harm relationships, so conversation often points out concrete problems or opts for a less harsh description.
Other meanings
- unsightlyadjective
- slovenlyadjective
Opposites
- presentablepresentableadjective
- aceptableacceptableadjective
Related words
- presentaciónpresentationnoun
- presentablepresentableadjective