inarrestabile
/i.nar.resˈta.bi.le/
The English word "unstoppable" is translated into Italian as inarrestabile.
inarrestabile is used to describe something or someone that is unable to be stopped.
Meaning: unable to be stopped (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix in- (not), the verb arrestare (to arrest/stop) and the suffix -abile (able to be), literally meaning "un-arrestable".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is epicene, so the form inarrestabile is used for both masculine and feminine singular subjects. To make the adjective plural, change the final -e to -i, resulting in inarrestabili.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /i.nar.resˈta.bi.le/.
Did you know?
- The root verb arrestare is used for both the physical act of stopping an object and the legal act of a police officer taking a suspect into custody.
- While inarrestabile describes a force, Italians use the phrase non si ferma più to describe someone who cannot stop talking or acting, even when it becomes annoying.
- In a sports context, calling a person inarrestabile implies they have a specific kind of momentum, often compared to a 'runaway train'.
Examples in context
- Nella mia immaginazione, sono veramente inarrestabile.In my imagination, I'm truly unstoppable.This sentence shows how to use inarrestabile to describe a personal state of being in one's imagination.Tatoeba #13199990 by Nuel, translation #13199989 by Nuel
- Mi fa sentire inarrestabile e pronto a conquistare qualsiasi cosa.It makes me feel unstoppable and ready to conquer anything.This sentence uses inarrestabile to describe a feeling of being ready to conquer anything.Tatoeba #12252492 by Nuel, translation #12252491 by Nuel
- Cosa succede quando una forza inarrestabile colpisce un oggetto irremovibile?What happens when an unstoppable force hits an unmovable object?This sentence uses inarrestabile to describe an unstoppable force.Tatoeba #706096 by Guybrush88, translation #704435 by Zifre
- Il nostro cantante preferito è semplicemente imbattibile sul palco!Our favorite singer is simply unstoppable on stage!
- La squadra di calcio è stata inarrestabile durante tutto il torneo, dimostrando una forza incredibile.The soccer team was unstoppable throughout the tournament, demonstrating incredible strength.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are talking about a local runner's recent performance.
- FrancescoQuel corridore sembra davvero inarrestabile oggi.That runner seems truly unstoppable today.
- ChiaraSì, ha un ritmo incredibile.Yes, he has an incredible rhythm.
- FrancescoNessuno può superarlo in questa gara.No one can pass him in this race.
- ChiaraHai ragione, è molto forte.You're right, he is very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unstoppable” translations and entries inarrestabile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
