Spanish word

indestructible

Pronunciation

IPA/indestɾukˈtiβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunbreakable

Example

Este juguete es indestructible.

This toy is unbreakable.

Illustration for indestructible (unbreakable)

More examples

La funda del móvil es indestructible.

The phone case is unbreakable.

Core concept

Toy run over by a car but still intact.

Common phrases

  • funda indestructible

    unbreakable case

  • casco indestructible

    unbreakable helmet

Similar words

resistente: Withstands knocks and surface wear; not easily damaged by external force.
duradero: Maintains shape and function over long periods of use.
irrompible: Does not crack or shatter when dropped or struck.

Definition in Spanish

Que no puede ser destruido por medios normales y mantiene su forma o función; usado tanto para objetos como en sentido figurado.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin indestructibilis (in- 'not' + destructibilis 'able to be destroyed'), with destructibilis from destruere 'to destroy'.

Usage tips

  • Often hyperbolic in conversation, so speakers usually use muy resistente, aguanta mucho, or no se rompe fácil for ordinary toughness.

Other meanings

  • imperishableadjective

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