Spanish Conversation · Level 139
45 words
Spanish word
indefinido
Pronunciation
IPA/indefiˈniðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveuncertain
Example
La situación sigue indefinida.
The situation remains uncertain.
More examples
Tenemos una fecha indefinida para la entrega.
We have an unspecified date for delivery.
Core concept
A blurred boundary line.
Common phrases
situación indefinida
uncertain situation
fecha indefinida
unspecified date
respuesta indefinida
ambiguous answer
Similar words
indeterminado: Has no set deadline or specific duration.
incierto: Has an uncertain, unpredictable outcome.
vago: Lacks precise detail or clear definition.
ambiguo: Can be interpreted in more than one way.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta vaguedad u ausencia de límites precisos, sin una resolución clara.
Word origin
From Latin indefinitus (in- 'not' + definitus 'defined'), meaning 'not made definite' and used in Spanish for something that lacks precise limits.
Usage tips
- The phrase 'contrato indefinido' commonly refers to a permanent or open-ended employment contract rather than an uncertain one, so translate it as 'permanent' or 'open-ended' in that context.
Other meanings
- undecidedadjective
- ambiguousadjective
Opposites
- definidodefinedadjective
- determinadodecidedadjective
Related words
- indefiniciónindefinitenessnoun
- indefinibleindefinableadjective