Implacables (en. Relentless)

/imp.laˈka.βles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Incapable of being calmed or appeased.
Her criticisms were unyielding and relentless.
Sus críticas eran implacables y no daban tregua.
Showing a severe and inflexible attitude.
Justice must be unyielding in the face of crimes.
La justicia debe ser implacable ante los crímenes.
Refers to something that cannot be mitigated.
The relentless passage of time affects us all.
El implacable paso del tiempo nos afecta a todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'implacabilis', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'placare' (to calm).

Common Phrases and Expressions

unyielding in their judgment
Refers to someone who does not easily change their opinion.
implacables en su juicio
unyielding justice
Justice that remains firm and clear without concessions.
justicia implacable

Related Words

unyieldingness
Quality of being unyielding.
implacabilidad
inexorable
That cannot be avoided or evaded.
inexorable
severity
Rigor or harshness in attitude.
severidad

Slang Meanings

Not yielding to pressure or circumstances.
They have always been relentless in their goals, no one can divert them.
Siempre ha sido implacable en sus metas, nadie puede desviarlo.
Badness that repeats non-stop.
That relentless sound of the siren keeps me awake.
Ese implacable sonido de la sirena no me deja dormir.