Spanish Conversation · Level 49
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Spanish word
inaccesible
Pronunciation
IPA/inakθeˈsiβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveinaccessible
Example
En invierno, el pueblo es inaccesible por la nieve.
In winter, the village is inaccessible because of the snow.
More examples
El archivo digital está inaccesible por problemas técnicos.
The digital file is inaccessible because of technical problems.
Core concept
A locked gate barring a mountain trail.
Common phrases
inaccesible por la nieve
inaccessible due to snow
edificio inaccesible temporalmente
building temporarily inaccessible
zona inaccesible para peatones
area inaccessible to pedestrians
Similar words
distante: Maintains social distance through cool, detached behavior.
reservado: Keeps inner feelings and thoughts private and shares little.
cerrado: Closes off emotionally and refuses to engage with others.
inalcanzable: Lies beyond reach despite effort, effectively unattainable.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que una meta, una oportunidad o una persona está fuera del alcance o resulta difícil de alcanzar, en sentido literal o figurado.
Word origin
From Spanish in- 'not' + accesible, ultimately from Latin accessibilis (ad- 'to' + cedere 'go'), so literally 'not approachable'.
Usage tips
- When used about a person, inaccesible often sounds emotionally distant or cold, and speakers often prefer reservado or difícil de tratar for a milder nuance.
Other meanings
- unavailableadjective
- out of reachadjective
Opposites
- accesibleaccessibleadjective
- disponibleavailableadjective
Related words
- inaccesibilidadinaccessibilitynoun