inevitable
/inebiˈtable/
The English word 'inevitable' is inevitable in Spanish.
inevitable is an adjective used to describe something that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
Meaning: impossible to avoid or prevent (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is gender-neutral and remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To make the word plural, add -s to the end to get inevitables. You can also use the neuter article lo before the adjective to create the phrase lo inevitable, which turns it into a noun meaning 'the inevitable' or 'the inevitable thing'.
How do you pronounce it?
/inebiˈtable/
Did you know?
- While 'inevitable' is a formal adjective, Spanish speakers often use the phrase no hay de otra to informally express that an outcome is 'inevitable' or unavoidable.
- While inevitable describes something that cannot be stopped, Spanish speakers often use the phrase estaba escrito meaning 'it was written' to describe a destiny that is inevitable.
- When describing an inevitable fate, Spanish often uses the word fatalidad. While 'fatality' in English usually means a death, fatalidad can simply mean an inevitable or unlucky event.
Examples in context
- La ruina es inevitable.The downfall is inevitable.This sentence shows how to describe a downfall as inevitable.Tatoeba #1193330 by marcelostockle, translation #1193332 by marcelostockle
- Atente a lo inevitable.Abide by the inevitable.This sentence uses the phrase lo inevitable to mean 'the inevitable'.Tatoeba #1237439 by marcelostockle, translation #53506 by U2FS
- Tom aceptó lo inevitable.Tom accepted the inevitable.This sentence shows how to use the phrase lo inevitable to mean 'the inevitable'.Tatoeba #2857666 by Besatnias, translation #2262428 by CK
- Es inevitable que el cambio climático afecte a todos los países.It is inevitable that climate change affects all countries.
- Es irremediable que el tiempo avance y las cosas cambien.It is inevitable that time progresses and things change.
- Es ineludible que nuestras decisiones tengan consecuencias.It is inevitable that our decisions have consequences.
- El tráfico en esta ciudad es imposible de evitar.The traffic in this city is inevitable.
- Una vez que tomas una decisión, no hay vuelta atrás. Es inevitable.Once you make a decision, there's no turning back. It's inevitable.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a project deadline.
- MateoNecesitamos más tiempo para terminar el trabajo.We need more time to finish the work.
- ElenaLo sé, pero el retraso es inevitable.I know, but the delay is inevitable.
- Mateo¿Podemos hablar con el jefe hoy?Can we talk to the boss today?
- ElenaSí, Elena cree que es la mejor opción.Yes, Elena thinks it is the best option.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inevitable” translations and entries inevitable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
