impresentable - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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impresentable (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Impresentable" is an adjective in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /impɾeŋtaˈβle/.

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Impresentable" refers to something or someone that is unpresentable, inappropriate, or disgraceful. It is often used to describe a person whose behavior, appearance, or conduct is deemed unacceptable or embarrassing. The word is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, though it may be more frequently found in colloquial speech.

Example Sentences

  1. Ella llegó a la fiesta en un estado impresentable.
    She arrived at the party in an unpresentable state.

  2. No puedo creer que él se comportara de una manera tan impresentable en la reunión.
    I can't believe he behaved so disgracefully in the meeting.

  3. Su presentación fue impresentable y no obtuvo el respeto de nadie.
    His presentation was unpresentable and earned him no respect from anyone.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "impresentable" may not be part of a wide range of idiomatic expressions, it does feature in a few noteworthy phrases:

  1. "Un documento impresentable" – Referring to a document that is poorly prepared or shameful.
  2. El informe que entregaste es un documento impresentable.
  3. The report you submitted is an unpresentable document.

  4. "Salió del trabajo con una actitud impresentable." – Referring to someone who leaves work in a manner that is disgraceful.

  5. Salió del trabajo con una actitud impresentable, lo que sorprendió a todos.
  6. He left work with a disgraceful attitude, which surprised everyone.

  7. "Un comportamiento impresentable en público" – Relating to unacceptable public behavior.

  8. La serie de gritos fue un comportamiento impresentable en público.
  9. The series of shouts was an unpresentable behavior in public.

Etymology

The word "impresentable" is derived from the Spanish prefix "im-" (not) combined with "presentable," which comes from "presentar" (to present). The structure reflects its meaning, indicating a lack of ability or appropriateness to be presented or shown.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Inaceptable (unacceptable) - Indecente (indecent) - Grosero (rude)

Antonyms: - Presentable (presentable) - Aceptable (acceptable) - Respetable (respectable)



23-07-2024