Spanish Conversation · Level 172
15 words
Spanish word
invencible
Pronunciation
IPA/imbenˈθiβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveinvincible
Example
Me siento invencible después del partido.
I feel invincible after the match.
More examples
En el debate, su defensa pareció invencible.
In the debate, his defense seemed invincible.
Core concept
A fortress with unbreachable walls.
Common phrases
sentirse invencible
feel invincible
parecer invencible
seem invincible
creerse invencible
believe oneself invincible
Similar words
imbatible: Cannot be beaten in a particular match or sporting contest.
Definition in Spanish
Que resulta imposible de vencer o derrotar, tanto en sentido real como figurado.
Word origin
Borrowed from medieval Latin invincibilis (in- 'not' + vincere 'to conquer'), it literally means 'not able to be conquered'.
Usage tips
- Often used metaphorically to express a surge of unbeatable confidence, so me siento invencible usually signals a temporary mood after success rather than literal invulnerability.
Other meanings
- undefeatedadjective
- unbeatableadjective
Opposites
- venciblebeatableadjective
- vulnerablevulnerableadjective