indestructible
/indestɾuɡˈtible/
The English word "indestructible" is translated into Spanish as indestructible.
The term is used to describe something that is not destructible.
Meaning: not destructible (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word indestructible is gender-neutral in its spelling because it ends in -e, meaning it remains indestructible for both masculine and feminine nouns. To make the word plural, add -es to the end to form indestructibles.
How do you pronounce it?
/indestɾuɡˈtible/
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might call a machine 'indestructible', a Spanish speaker might jokingly use the term eterno to describe a product that refuses to break. Using eterno can add a layer of hyperbolic humor to the conversation.
- In Spanish literature and poetry, describing a person or a soul as indestructible often implies a spiritual resilience rather than just physical toughness. It conveys a sense of an essence that cannot be erased by time.
- While indestructible is a standard term, Spanish speakers often use the colloquial phrase está hecho para durar to describe a physical object that feels indestructible in a practical, everyday sense.
Examples in context
- Este material es indestructibleThis material is indestructible
- El espíritu humano es imperecederoThe human spirit is indestructible
- Mi teléfono es irrompible. Lo he dejado caer muchas veces y sigue funcionando perfectamente.My phone is indestructible. I've dropped it many times and it still works perfectly.
- Este escudo es a prueba de todoThis shield is indestructible
- Nuestro amor es indestructible. Juntos superaremos cualquier adversidad que se presente.Our love is indestructible, together we will overcome any adversity that comes our way.
- Este juguete es indestructible.This toy is indestructible.
- La voluntad de ella es indestructible.Her will is indestructible.
- Buscamos un material que sea indestructible.We are looking for a material that is indestructible.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a new smartphone case.
- Elena¿Crees que esta funda es indestructible?Do you think this case is indestructible?
- AlejandroParece indestructible, Elena.It looks indestructible, Elena.
- ElenaEs perfecta para mis viajes.It is perfect for my trips.
- AlejandroSí, te servirá mucho.Yes, it will be very useful for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “indestructible” translations and entries indestructible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
