Adjective
/irreversible/
The word "irreversible" in Spanish denotes something that cannot be reversed or undone. It is commonly used in various contexts, including legal matters (e.g., irreversible decisions), medical scenarios (e.g., irreversible conditions), and general discussions (e.g., irreversible changes in society or environment). The term is used fairly frequently in both oral and written contexts, with a slight inclination toward written discourse due to its formal implications.
The decisions we make today can be irreversible.
Una vez que el daño está hecho, se convierte en algo irreversible.
Once the damage is done, it becomes something irreversible.
La enfermedad se considera irreversible a este punto.
The word "irreversible" is part of a few idiomatic expressions, most of which emphasize the permanence of certain actions or consequences. Here are some relevant examples:
From this moment on, the situation is irreversible.
Las consecuencias de nuestras acciones son a menudo irreversibles.
The consequences of our actions are often irreversible.
La pérdida de biodiversidad es un problema irreversible que debemos abordar.
The term "irreversible" comes from the Latin "irreversibilis", which combines the prefix "in-" (not) and "reversibilis" (reversible), deriving from "revertere," meaning "to turn back." This origin underscores the concept of something that cannot be turned back or undone.
Synonyms: - Inmutable (immutable) - Irrevocable (irrevocable) - Permanente (permanent)
Antonyms: - Reversible (reversible) - Cambiable (changeable) - Temporal (temporary)