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

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/imbjaˈble/

Translation Options into English

1. Inviable
2. Unviable
3. Non-viable

Meaning and Usage

The word "inviable" is an adjective used in Spanish, primarily within technical, medical, and ecological contexts to describe something that cannot live, develop, or function under given conditions. It implies an absence of viability, which can refer to an organism, project, or idea.

In Spanish, "inviable" is often encountered in both written and spoken forms, although it appears more frequently in formal contexts such as scientific papers, medical reports, and discussions about ecological sustainability.

Example Sentences

1. La especie estaba en un hábitat inviables para su supervivencia. The species was in an unviable habitat for its survival.

2. La cirugía fue considerada inviables debido a la avanzada edad del paciente. The surgery was considered unviable due to the patient’s advanced age.

3. Los datos recolectados muestran que el proyecto es inviables con el presupuesto actual. The collected data show that the project is unviable with the current budget.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "inviable" is less common in idiomatic expressions, it can still be utilized in various contexts to convey ideas of impracticality or unsustainability. Here are some examples:

1. La propuesta se volvió inviables al no contar con el apoyo necesario. The proposal became unviable due to lack of necessary support.

2. A veces, las ideas más innovadoras resultan inviables en la práctica. Sometimes, the most innovative ideas turn out to be unviable in practice.

3. En situaciones extremas, la solución puede ser considerada inviables. In extreme situations, the solution may be considered unviable.

4. Es un proyecto que parece interesante, pero en la realidad, es inviables. It’s a project that seems interesting, but in reality, it is unviable.

5. Los cambios en la política han hecho inviables muchas empresas pequeñas. Changes in policy have made many small businesses unviable.

Etymology

The term "inviable" derives from the Latin word “inviabilis," formed by the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and "viabilis," which is derived from "via," meaning "way" or "road." The term thus conveys the notion of not having a path or opportunity for viability.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - No viable - Impracticable - Inoperable

Antonyms: - Viable - Práctico - Sostenible