Impasible (en. Impassive)

/im.pa.si.ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who is not swayed by emotions.
Despite the tension, he remained impassive.
A pesar de la tensión, se mantuvo impasible.
One who does not react to adverse situations.
His impassive face showed no concern whatsoever.
Su rostro impasible no mostraba preocupación alguna.
Imperturbable or calm in any circumstance.
She always has an impassive attitude towards problems.
Ella siempre tiene una actitud impasible ante los problemas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'impassibilis', which means 'untouchable' or 'unalterable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be impassive
To remain without showing emotions.
ser impasible
impassive gaze
A gaze that does not reveal what one feels.
mirada impasible
impassive reaction
Resistance to showing any emotional response.
reacción impasible

Related Words

impassibility
Quality of being impassive.
impasibilidad
imperturbability
Quality of not being disturbed.
imperturbabilidad
indifference
Lack of interest or reaction to something.
indiferencia

Slang Meanings

A person who always remains calm and does not worry about anything.
He is totally impassive, not even flinching at bad news.
Es un impasible total, ni se inmuta ante las malas noticias.
Someone who seems to have no emotions in critical situations.
That guy is so impassive that he seems like he's from another planet.
Ese tipo es tan impasible que parece de otro planeta.