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

Part of Speech

Inefable is an adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

/ineˈfa.βle/

Translation Options into English

• Ineffable
• Unutterable
• Indescribable

Meaning and Usage

The word inefable refers to something that is so extraordinary or overwhelming that it cannot be expressed in words. It is often used to describe feelings, experiences, or phenomena that elude verbal descriptions due to their depth or significance.

• Frequency of Use: The term is somewhat formal and may not be used in everyday conversation as frequently as more common adjectives. It is more likely found in literary or poetic contexts.
• Context: It is primarily used in written contexts, although it can appear in eloquent spoken language.

Example Sentences

1. La belleza del paisaje era inefable, imposible de describir con palabras.

2. The beauty of the landscape was ineffable, impossible to describe in words.

3. Su tristeza era inefable, y todos podían sentir su dolor sin que él dijera nada.

4. His sadness was ineffable, and everyone could feel his pain without him saying a word.

5. La experiencia de ver el aurora boreal fue inefable; no hay palabras que puedan describirlo.

6. The experience of seeing the Northern Lights was ineffable; there are no words to describe it.

Idiomatic Expressions

While inefable does not appear frequently in idiomatic expressions, it can be used in figurative language to emphasize extreme feelings or ideas.

Example Idiomatic Sentences

1. El amor que siento por mi familia es inefable; no hay suficientes palabras para describirlo.

2. The love I feel for my family is ineffable; there are not enough words to describe it.

3. La alegría de ver a mis amigos después de tanto tiempo fue inefable, casi como un reencuentro con uno mismo.

4. The joy of seeing my friends after such a long time was ineffable, almost like a reunion with oneself.

5. Su gratitud era inefable después de recibir la ayuda que tanto necesitaba.

6. His gratitude was ineffable after receiving the help he so desperately needed.

7. La experiencia espiritual que vivió fue inefable, un momento que cambió su vida.

8. The spiritual experience he went through was ineffable, a moment that changed his life.

Etymology

The word inefable comes from the Latin "ineffabilis," where "in-" means "not" and "effabilis" means "able to be expressed" (from "effari," meaning "to speak out"). The term has crossed into the Spanish language maintaining its original meaning related to the inability to express something in words.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Indescriptible

• Inexplicable

• Antonyms:

• Descriptible
• Expresable