intacto
/inˈtaɡto/
The English phrase 'left untouched' is expressed in Spanish as intacto.
intacto can be used to convey the meaning of 'untouched' in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use intacto for masculine singular nouns, intacta for feminine singular nouns, intactos for masculine plural nouns and intactas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/inˈtaɡto/
Did you know?
- While intacto describes something physically untouched, Spanish speakers often use the word virgen to describe a landscape or forest that remains 'untouched' by human development.
- In Spanish, if a meal is 'left untouched' because the person is not hungry, speakers might use sin probar meaning 'without tasting' rather than intacto.
- When talking about a 'left untouched' record or achievement in sports, Spanish often uses invicto meaning 'undefeated' instead of intacto.
Examples in context
- La casa quedó sin tocar durante añosThe house was left untouched for years.
- Dejó el libro intacto en la estanteríaHe left the book untouched on the shelf.
- Me dejé el plato de comida sin meterle manoI left the plate of food untouched.
- Dejó la mesa sin tocarHe left the table untouched.
- Dejó el proyecto intactoHe left the project untouched.
- La casa quedó completamente sin tocarThe house was completely left untouched.
- El paquete llegó intacto a la casa.The package arrived at the house intact.
- El tesoro permaneció intacto en la cueva.The treasure remained untouched in the cave.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are checking a delivery in the living room.
- Alejandro¿Está bien la caja?Is the box okay?
- MaríaSí, el contenido está intacto.Yes, the contents are left untouched.
- AlejandroQué bueno que no se rompió nada.It is good that nothing broke.
- MaríaParece que el envío fue muy seguro.It seems the shipment was very secure.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry intacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
