inaceptable
/inaθebˈtable/
The Spanish word for 'unacceptable' is inaceptable.
inaceptable is used to describe something that is not satisfactory or cannot be allowed.
How does it change in a sentence?
inaceptable is an adjective that remains the same regardless of whether the noun it modifies is masculine or feminine. To make the word plural, add an 's' to form inaceptables.
How do you pronounce it?
/inaθebˈtable/
Did you know?
- The word inaceptable shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'capture'. Both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root *kap-, meaning 'to grasp'.
- While inaceptable is used for things that cannot be allowed, Spanish speakers often use the phrase no puede ser as an emotional reaction to an unacceptable situation.
- In Spanish, calling a behavior inaceptable carries a heavier moral weight than simply saying it is 'incorrect' or 'bad'.
Examples in context
- Eso es totalmente inaceptable.That's absolutely unacceptable.This sentence shows how to use inaceptable to describe a situation.Tatoeba #4394606 by teskmon, translation #2251050 by CK
- Esto es totalmente inaceptable.This is totally unacceptable.Tatoeba #1773074 by marcelostockle, translation #54790 by CK
- Hay una fina línea entre lo aceptable y lo inaceptable.There's a fine line between what's acceptable and what's unacceptable.This sentence illustrates the distinction between what is acceptable and what is inaceptable.Tatoeba #1901415 by marcelostockle, translation #1898165 by CK
- El comportamiento de algunos empleados es inaceptable.The behavior of some employees is unacceptable.
- Tu falta de compromiso hacia el proyecto es inaceptable, tío.Your lack of commitment towards the project is unacceptable, man.
- Tu solicitud ha sido rechazada. No procede en este caso.Your application has been rejected. It is not accepted in this case.
- Esa explicación no cuadra, no me convence en absoluto.That explanation doesn't add up, it doesn't convince me at all.
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Example conversation
A manager and an employee are discussing a missed deadline.
- SofíaTu retraso es inaceptable.Your delay is unacceptable.
- MateoLo siento, lo haré mejor.I am sorry, I will do better.
- SofíaNo puedes fallar así.You cannot fail like this.
- MateoEntiendo, no volverá a pasar.I understand, it won't happen again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry inaceptable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inaceptable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
