inseparable
/insepaˈɾable/
The English phrase inseparable is translated into Spanish as inseparable.
The adjective inseparable is used to describe things or people that are unable to be separated. You can also use the idiom como uña y carne, which literally means "like a nail and flesh", to convey the idea of being inseparable.
Meaning: unable to be separated (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase como uña y mugre can be used to express inseparability. In Colombia, the expression como piojo y liendre, meaning "like a louse and a nit", is used to describe a deep connection.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural to match multiple subjects, the adjective becomes inseparables by adding -es.
How do you pronounce it?
/insepaˈɾable/
Did you know?
- While como uña y carne is a compliment about friendship, the Mexican variation como uña y mugre literally means 'like a nail and dirt', adding a humorous or slightly gritty nuance to the bond.
- The Colombian expression como piojo y liendre describes an inseparable pair by referencing a louse and its egg, emphasizing a connection that is physically impossible to break.
- The word inseparable is derived from the Latin term īnsēparābilis.
Examples in context
- Tom y Mary son inseparables.Tom and Mary are inseparable.This sentence shows how to use inseparable with two subjects.Tatoeba #9462211 by ignacio, translation #4135300 by CK
- Ellos son amigos inseparables.They're inseparable friends.This sentence demonstrates using inseparable to describe friends.Tatoeba #1623437 by marcelostockle, translation #11346474 by Luornu
- El poder y el dinero son inseparables.Power and money are inseparable.This sentence shows how inseparable applies to abstract concepts like power and money.Tatoeba #1080896 by hayastan, translation #18619 by Zifre
- Nuestra amistad es indivisible.Our friendship is inseparable.
- Somos inseparables en este proyecto.We are inseparable in this project.
- Pedro y Juan son uña y mugre.Pedro and Juan are inseparable.
- Esos hermanos son como uña y carne.Those siblings are inseparable.
- Esas dos amigas no se pueden separar ni con un cuchillo.Those two friends are inseparable.
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about two childhood friends.
- María¿Viste a Luis y a Juan?Did you see Luis and Juan?
- AlejandroSí, son inseparables desde niños.Yes, they have been inseparable since they were kids.
- MaríaEs verdad, siempre están juntos.It's true, they are always together.
- AlejandroEsa es su gran ventaja.That is their great advantage.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inseparable” translations and entries inseparable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inseparable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
