Inextinguible (en. Inextinguishable)

/ineks.tingˈi.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be extinguished, that endures despite circumstances.
The love between them was inexhaustible.
El amor entre ellos era inextinguible.
That cannot be quenched or eliminated.
The passion for music is unquenchable.
La pasión por la música es inextinguible.
Refers to feelings or emotions that are eternal.
His desire for justice was inextinguishable.
Su deseo de justicia era inextinguible.

Etymology

From the Latin 'inextinguibilis', meaning 'that cannot be extinguished.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

inextinguishable love
Love that endures over time.
amor inextinguible
inexhaustible fire
Fire that cannot be extinguished.
fuego inextinguible
unquenchable desires
Desires that are never satisfied or fulfilled.
deseos inextinguibles

Related Words

extinguish
To make something stop burning or existing.
extinguir
inexhaustible
That cannot be exhausted or finished.
inagotable
perpetual
That lasts forever, without end.
perpetuo

Slang Meanings

Unyielding
His desire was inextinguishable, like a fire that would never go out.
Su deseo era inextinguible, como un fuego que nunca se apagaría.
Tireless
It's an unyielding job; he never gives up.
Es un trabajo inextinguible, nunca se rinde.