Indefinido (en. Undefined)
/inde.fi.'ni.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be defined precisely.
The concept of space is indefinite.
El concepto de espacio es indefinido.
That does not have limits or determinations.
His future is currently indefinite.
Su futuro es actualmente indefinido.
In grammar, it refers to nouns or articles that do not indicate unity or singularity.
The indefinite article is used in Spanish to talk about nonspecific things.
El artículo indefinido se utiliza en español para hablar de cosas no específicas.
Etymology
From Latin 'indefinitus', which means 'not defined'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indefinite and vague
That is unclear or is not specific.
indefinido y vago
indefinite project
A project that does not have clear duration or completion.
proyecto indefinido
indefinite situation
A situation that is unresolved or unclear.
situación indefinida
Related Words
defined
That is clearly determined or specified.
definido
indeterminate
That cannot be determined precisely.
indeterminado
vague
That lacks clarity or definition.
vague
Slang Meanings
Something that is uncertain or not known.
That plan is very indefinite, we don't know if it will happen.
Ese plan está muy indefinido, no sabemos si se hará.
An answer that is not clear.
He gave me an indefinite answer about the meeting.
Me dio una respuesta indefinida sobre la reunión.