Impenetrable (en. Impenetrable)
/imenetɾaˈβle/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be crossed.
The forest was impenetrable due to the dense vegetation.
El bosque era impenetrable debido a la densa vegetación.
That is not possible to comprehend or understand.
His explanation was so complicated that it was impenetrable.
Su explicación era tan complicada que resultaba impenetrable.
That resists any type of influence or attack.
The material of the armor is impenetrable to bullets.
El material de la armadura es impenetrable ante las balas.
Etymology
From Latin 'impenetrabilis', composed of 'in-' and 'penetrabilis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
an impenetrable wall
A barrier that cannot be surpassed.
un muro impenetrable
impenetrable mind
A mind that is not easily influenced or understood.
mente impenetrable
impenetrable mystery
An enigma that cannot be solved.
misterio impenetrable
Related Words
penetrate
To introduce or pass something through a thing.
penetrar
accessible
That can be accessed or reached.
accesible
transparent
That allows light to pass through and is possible to see through.
transparente
Slang Meanings
Something that is very difficult to understand.
That riddle is so impenetrable that I can't solve it.
Ese acertijo es tan impenetrable que no puedo resolverlo.
A person who is closed off and does not share their thoughts.
He has always been impenetrable with his emotions.
Siempre ha sido impenetrable con sus emociones.