Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
intachable
Pronunciation
IPA/intaˈtʃaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpeccable
Example
Su conducta es intachable.
His conduct is impeccable.
More examples
Se ha mantenido intachable durante toda su carrera.
He has remained blameless throughout his career.
Core concept
An unblemished character.
Common phrases
persona intachable
blameless person
mantenerse intachable
remain blameless
Similar words
impecable: Completely free of defects or flaws; flawless in appearance, performance, or detail.
irreprochable: Conduct or record so blameless that no legitimate criticism can be made.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a una persona, conducta o reputación sin defecto moral ni motivo de reproche.
Word origin
It is formed from in- 'not' + tacha 'blemish' + -ble, originally meaning 'not able to be blemished' and applied to conduct and reputation.
Usage tips
- Commonly collocates with conducta, reputación, or antecedentes and appears in formal descriptions, so it is not normally used for physical condition or everyday compliments.
Other meanings
- blamelessadjective
Opposites
- sospechososuspectadjective
- manchadotaintedadjective