Imposible (en. Impossible)

/im.posi.ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be done or fulfilled.
It is impossible to finish the project in one day.
Es imposible terminar el proyecto en un día.
That cannot exist or happen.
A round square is an impossible concept.
Un cuadrado redondo es un concepto imposible.
That is very difficult to accomplish.
It is impossible for everyone to agree on everything.
Es imposible que todos estén de acuerdo en todo.

Etymology

From Latin 'impossibilis', which means 'that cannot be'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mission Impossible
An extremely difficult task or one that seems unachievable.
Misión imposible
It is impossible not to think of you
Indicates that someone is always present in another person's thoughts.
Es imposible no pensar en ti
The impossible becomes possible
Phrase that reflects the idea that with effort, things that seem unattainable can be achieved.
Lo imposible se hace posible

Related Words

duty
To have the obligation to do something, which may be difficult or complicated.
deber
challenge
A situation that tests someone's ability, which may be seen as impossible.
desafío

Slang Meanings

Something that cannot be easily achieved.
It seems like a challenge to you, but for me, it's an impossibility.
Te parece un reto, pero para mí es un imposible.
A situation considered ridiculous to attempt.
Running against a cheetah, that's an impossibility.
Correr contra un cheetah, eso es un imposible.