invencible
/imbenˈθible/
The English word invincible is translated into Spanish as invencible.
invencible is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is impossible to defeat, destroy or kill. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed. If you want to express the quality of being unbeatable, you should use the noun invencibilidad. To refer to the state of being invulnerable, use the noun invulnerabilidad.
Meaning: impossible to defeat, destroy or kill (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word invencible is constructed from the prefix in- (meaning not), the verb vencer (meaning to defeat or conquer) and the suffix -ible (meaning able to be).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, invencible is invariable in gender, so it remains the same whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine. To make the adjective plural, add an s to form invencibles.
How do you pronounce it?
/imbenˈθible/
Did you know?
- The verb vencer does not only mean 'to defeat' but is also the standard word used when a passport or a contract expires.
- Spanish speakers often use the expression sentirse invencible to describe the sudden rush of confidence or euphoria during a first love or a major victory.
- The word vencer is a cognate of the English word 'conquer' through their shared Latin root 'vincere'.
Examples in context
- Tom se cree invencible.Tom thinks he's invincible.This sentence shows how someone might believe they are invencible.Tatoeba #1551438 by Shishir, translation #1550040 by Spamster
- Pensé que era invencible.I thought I was invincible.This sentence illustrates a past thought about being invencible.Tatoeba #5147655 by don_ramon, translation #5147056 by Hybrid
- La monarquía francesa parecía invencible, no obstante, fue derribada.The French monarchy seemed invincible, however, it was overthrown.This sentence uses invencible to describe a monarchy that appeared unbeatable.Tatoeba #1072071 by Shishir, translation #1608842 by marcelostockle
- El equipo demostró ser imbatible en el campeonato.The team proved to be unbeatable in the championship.
- El corredor de carreras demostró ser invencible en todas las competencias.The race car driver proved to be invincible in all competitions.
- El montañista demostró ser imposible de vencer en su última escalada.The mountaineer proved to be impossible to defeat on his latest climb.
- El equipo demostró su invencibilidad durante todo el torneo.The team demonstrated their invincibility throughout the entire tournament.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a video game character.
- MateoEste personaje de juego es invencible.This game character is invincible.
- ElenaNo, Mateo, puedes derrotar a este guerrero.No, Mateo, you can defeat this warrior.
- MateoParece que su armadura es invencible.It looks like his armor is invincible.
- ElenaSolo necesitas un mejor plan.You just need a better plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invincible” translations and entries invencible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
