invincibile
/in.vinˈt͡ʃi.bi.le/feminine, masculine
The English word 'invincible' is translated into Italian as invincibile. If unsure, use invincibile. Wiktionary also lists imbattibile.
Meaning: impossible to defeat, destroy or kill (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| invincibile | /in.vinˈt͡ʃi.bi.le/ | feminine, masculine |
| imbattibile | /im.batˈti.bi.le/ | feminine, masculine |
The adjective invincibile describes something that is impossible to defeat, destroy or kill. You can also use inarrestabile to convey the idea of being unstoppable or uncatchable.
Which one should you use?
While invincibile is often used for mythical beings or forces, imbattibile specifically means 'unbeatable' in the sense of a record, a score or a competitor that cannot be surpassed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective invincibile changes its ending to invincibili when referring to a plural group of people or things.
How do you pronounce it?
invincibile is pronounced /in.vinˈtʃi.bi.le/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While invincibile describes a state of being, the related verb vincere is used in the common Italian expression vincere a mani basse to describe winning an effortless or 'easy' victory.
- The word imbattibile shares its root with battere, which means both 'to beat a competitor' and 'to knock' on a door.
- The word imbattibile is frequently used in Italian advertising to describe a price that is 'unbeatable', whereas invincibile would sound strangely epic or mythical in a commercial context.
Examples in context
- Tom non è invincibile.Tom isn't invincible.This sentence uses invincibile to show that Tom is not invincible.Tatoeba #4247303 by Guybrush88, translation #2236982 by CK
- Il drago è invincibile.The dragon is invincible.This sentence uses invincibile to describe a dragon.Tatoeba #9121546 by Bethanielle, translation #6108129 by mailohilohi
- Io non sono invincibile.I'm not invincible.This sentence uses invincibile to state that the speaker is not invincible.Tatoeba #7253020 by Guybrush88, translation #2248153 by CK
- Sono imbattibileI am unbeatable
- La squadra di calcio è invincibile!The soccer team is invincible!
- La tua forza interiore ti rende indistruttibile!Your inner strength makes you invincible!
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a champion athlete.
- GiuliaQuell'atleta sembra quasi invincibile.That athlete seems almost invincible.
- MatteoSì, non ha mai perso una gara.Yes, he has never lost a race.
- GiuliaMa nessuno è davvero invincibile, Matteo.But nobody is truly invincible, Matteo.
- MatteoHai ragione, prima o poi perderà.You are right, sooner or later he will lose.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invincible” translations and entries invincibile, imbattibile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
