Spanish Conversation · Level 66
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Spanish word
inolvidable
Pronunciation
IPA/inolβiˈðaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveunforgettable
Example
La experiencia fue inolvidable.
The experience was unforgettable.
More examples
Nunca olvidaré ese día, fue inolvidable.
I'll never forget that day, it was unforgettable.
Core concept
A scene that stays vividly in the mind because of strong emotion, beauty, or shock.
Common phrases
momento inolvidable
unforgettable moment
sorpresa inolvidable
unforgettable surprise
Similar words
memorable: Leaves a strong, clear impression that is easy to recall later.
impresionante: Causes astonishment or awe by being unusually striking or powerful.
emocionante: Arouses powerful feelings or excitement that move the heart.
maravilloso: Evokes delight and wonder through exceptional beauty or joy.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca recuerdos duraderos por su emoción, belleza o impacto, por lo que resulta imposible borrarlo de la memoria.
Word origin
From Latin oblivisci 'to forget', Spanish formed olvidar and then added negative prefix in- and the adjective-forming suffix -able (via Latin -abilis) to mean 'not able to be forgotten'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for striking events or impressions (experiencia, momento, noche, viaje) rather than neutral facts, so expect it with feelings and occasions.
Other meanings
- hard to forgetadjective
- memorableadjective
Opposites
- olvidableforgettableadjective