Imperdonable (en. Unforgivable)

/im-per-do-na-ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is inexcusable or cannot be forgiven.
His betrayal was unforgivable.
Su traición fue imperdonable.
It is used to describe acts or behaviors that are considered very serious.
Forgetting her birthday was unforgivable.
Olvidar su cumpleaños fue imperdonable.
Indicates a fault so great that it admits no excuses.
Making a mistake in that presentation was unforgivable.
Cometer un error en esa presentación fue imperdonable.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'im' (not) and 'perdonabilis' (forgivable).

Common Phrases and Expressions

unforgivable mistake
Error that cannot be justified.
imperdonable error
unforgivable oversight
Omission that cannot be forgiven.
imperdonable olvido
unforgivable betrayal
Act of disloyalty considered irreparable.
imperdonable traición

Related Words

forgive
Act of absolving or freeing someone from a fault.
perdonar
pardon
The act of excusing an offense or fault.
perdón
inexcusable
That cannot be justified or forgiven.
inexcusable

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to an evident and critical mistake.
That decision was completely unforgivable.
Esa decisión fue completamente imperdonable.
It's used in a joking context, referring to a minor oversight.
You forgot the dessert! That's unforgivable.
¡Olvidaste el postre! Eso es imperdonable.