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    Imposibilidad (en. Impossibility)

    /im.pos.ibi.li.dad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State or condition of not being able to do something.
    The impossibility of reaching an agreement led to the breakdown of negotiations.
    La imposibilidad de encontrar un acuerdo llevó a la ruptura de las negociaciones.
    Situation in which something cannot happen.
    The impossibility of traveling at that moment was frustrating.
    La imposibilidad de viajar en ese momento resultó frustrante.
    Inability to perform an action.
    His illness caused him the impossibility of working.
    Su enfermedad le causó la imposibilidad de trabajar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impossibilitas', which in turn comes from 'impossibilis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no impossibility
    Expression that indicates that nothing is truly impossible.
    no hay imposibilidad
    in impossibility there is opportunity
    It means that new opportunities arise from difficulties.
    en la imposibilidad hay oportunidad
    to make the possible impossible
    Referring to turning something that seemed achievable into something unfeasible.
    hacer imposible lo posible

    Related Words

    impossible
    That which cannot occur or cannot be carried out.
    imposible
    viability
    Ability to be accomplished or executed.
    viabilidad
    reality
    State of what truly exists, as opposed to what is possible.
    realidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that cannot be done.
    Deciding to go to that party is an impossibility with the job I have.
    Decidir ir a esa fiesta es una imposibilidad con el trabajo que tengo.
    Something that turns out to be an unfulfilled dream.
    Believing that one can handle everything alone is an impossibility.
    Creer que por sí solo puede gestionar todo es una imposibilidad.