Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
infalible
Pronunciation
IPA/infaˈliβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveinfallible
Example
Este plan es infalible.
This plan is infallible.
More examples
Con esta técnica infalible, memorizar es más fácil.
With this foolproof technique, memorizing is easier.
Core concept
A guaranteed-to-work solution.
Common phrases
técnica infalible
foolproof technique
estrategia infalible
foolproof strategy
truco infalible
foolproof trick
Similar words
seguro: Unlikely to cause harm or problems.
confiable: Likely to perform as expected.
fiable: Consistently reliable when used.
Definition in Spanish
Que no puede fallar y ofrece seguridad en el resultado esperado.
Word origin
From Latin infallibilis, formed from in- 'not' + fallibilis 'liable to fail', ultimately from fallere 'to deceive'.
Usage tips
- Calling a person or a plan infalible often sounds exaggerated in Spanish, so speakers usually reserve it for near-certainties or back it with concrete evidence.
Other meanings
- unerringadjective
- unfailingadjective
Opposites
- faliblefallibleadjective
- erróneoerroneousadjective
Related words
- infalibilidadinfallibilitynoun
- infaliblementeinfalliblyadverb