impecable
/impeˈkable/
In Spanish, the English phrase 'spotless' is translated as impecable.
impecable is used to describe something that is exceptionally clean.
Meaning: exceptionally clean (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective impecable is invariant in gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To match plural nouns, the adjective becomes impecables.
How do you pronounce it?
/impeˈkable/
Did you know?
- The word impecable comes from the Late Latin impeccābilis, which means 'unable to sin'. This is why the word carries a connotation of purity and perfection beyond just the absence of dirt.
- While you can use impecable to describe a clean floor, it is frequently used in Spanish to describe a performance or a piece of work that was executed without any errors.
- Because impecable implies a state of perfection, using it to describe a slightly messy room in a sarcastic tone is a common way to tease a friend in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Él tiene un desempeño impecable.He has a spotless reputation.This sentence is useful for describing a spotless reputation using impecable.Tatoeba #13560135 by flaviaelizabeth, translation #12201499 by sundown
- Deja tu cuarto tan impecable como puedas.Leave your room as spotless as you can.This sentence is useful for instructing someone to leave a room as spotless as possible using impecable.Tatoeba #1440052 by marcelostockle, translation #11246229 by kremel
- Tom quiere que esta habitación esté impecable.Tom wants this room spotless.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a room to be spotless using impecable.Tatoeba #1278811 by marcelostockle, translation #1141028 by CK
- El lugar estaba impecableThe place was spotless
- El cuarto de baño estaba completamente inmaculadoThe bathroom was absolutely spotless
- El trabajo que hizo José fue intachable y la casa quedó impecableThe work that Jose did was faultless, and the house was spotless
- La cocina estaba relucienteThe kitchen was spotless
- Después de limpiar a fondo, mi habitación quedó limpia como una patenaAfter deep cleaning, my room was spotless
- El coche estaba pulcro por dentro y por fueraThe car was spotless inside and out
- Mi habitación estaba impecable después de limpiarla a fondoMy room was spotless after deep cleaning
- Los platos están relucientes después de lavarlos con jabón especialThe dishes are spotless after washing them with special soap
- La casa quedó limpia como una patena después de una limpieza a fondoThe house was spotless after a deep cleaning
- La oficina estaba pulcra y ordenada cuando llegué esta mañanaThe office was spotless and tidy when I arrived this morning
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are looking at their newly renovated living room.
- MaríaMira qué impecable está todo el salón.Look how spotless the whole living room is.
- DanielSí, María, el trabajo de los pintores fue excelente.Yes, María, the painters' work was excellent.
- MaríaDaniel, parece que nos mudamos a una casa nueva.Daniel, it feels like we are moving into a new house.
- DanielEs cierto, todo brilla mucho.It's true, everything shines a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spotless” translations and entries impecable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries impecable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
