inolvidable
/inolbiˈdable/
The English word unforgettable is translated into Spanish as inolvidable.
inolvidable is used to describe something that is very difficult or impossible to forget.
Meaning: very difficult or impossible to forget (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix in- (not), the verb olvidar (to forget) and the suffix -able (able to be).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies. For example, the plural form is inolvidables.
How do you pronounce it?
/inolbiˈdable/
Did you know?
- If you want to say something was 'impossible to forget' in a more poetic way, you might use the phrase imborrable, which literally means 'unerasable' or 'indelible'.
- In some Spanish-speaking literary contexts, an 'unforgettable' person is often referred to through the concept of 'huella', meaning they left a 'footprint' or 'trace' on your soul.
- Speakers often use the phrase no me lo quito de la cabeza to describe something inolvidable, which literally means 'I cannot take it out of my head'.
Examples in context
- La fiesta fue inolvidable.The party was unforgettable.This sentence shows how to describe an unforgettable party.Tatoeba #3209227 by Shishir, translation #9179715 by DJ_Saidez
- Un suceso inolvidable ocurrió.An unforgettable event occurred.This sentence uses inolvidable to describe an unforgettable event.Tatoeba #5812027 by albrusgher, translation #321127 by CM
- El rostro de Mary es inolvidable.Mary's face was unforgettable.This sentence shows how to describe an unforgettable face.Tatoeba #8004954 by Seael, translation #8279792 by lunchmeat317
- La experiencia fue imborrable.The experience was unforgettable.
- Fue una noche épica que nunca olvidaremos.It was an epic night we will never forget.
- La boda fue inolvidable.The wedding was unforgettable.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their recent vacation in the mountains.
- Lucía¿Te gustó el viaje, Mateo?Did you like the trip, Mateo?
- MateoSí, fue un viaje inolvidable.Yes, it was an unforgettable trip.
- LucíaA mí también me pareció inolvidable.It seemed unforgettable to me too.
- MateoDefinitivamente, nunca lo olvidaremos.Definitely, we will never forget it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unforgettable” translations and entries inolvidable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
