Inconcebible (en. Inconceivable)

/inkonseˈβile/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be understood or accepted because of its extraordinary nature.
The idea of traveling to another planet in such a short time is inconceivable.
La idea de viajar a otro planeta en tan poco tiempo es inconcebible.
That is unthinkable or challenges logic.
It is inconceivable that someone can act that way.
Es inconcebible que alguien pueda actuar de esa manera.
That is extremely strange or surprising.
His reaction to the news was inconceivable to everyone.
Su reacción ante la noticia fue inconcebible para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'inconcipibilis', meaning 'that cannot be conceived'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inconceivable to me
Something that I cannot understand or accept.
inconcebible para mí
an inconceivable situation
A situation that is hard to believe.
una situación inconcebible
it is inconceivable that
It is hard to imagine or accept that.
es inconcebible que

Related Words

conceive
To form an idea or representation of something in the mind.
concebir
imaginary
That only exists in the imagination.
imaginario
absurd
That lacks sense or logic.
absurdo

Slang Meanings

Something so surprising that it cannot be believed.
That revelation was inconceivable, as if it were from a movie.
Esa revelación fue inconcebible, como si fuera de una película.
A situation that defies common logic.
His behavior at the party was inconceivable to all of us.
Su comportamiento en la fiesta era inconcebible para todos nosotros.