Insoportable (en. Intolerable)

/in-so-por-ta-ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something or someone that is extremely annoying or intolerable.
The constant noise is absolutely unbearable.
El ruido constante es absolutamente insoportable.
Describes situations that cause great discomfort or frustration.
The economic situation is unbearable for many families.
La situación económica es insoportable para muchas familias.
Can refer to the behavior of a person that is difficult to tolerate.
His selfish attitude makes him unbearable at work.
Su actitud egoísta lo hace insoportable en el trabajo.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'insupportabilis', meaning 'that cannot be endured'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an unbearable burden
A situation or person that becomes heavy and difficult to manage.
una carga insoportable
it is an unbearable problem
An inconvenience that is very difficult to endure.
es un problema insoportable
it has an unbearable character
Refers to someone who is very difficult to deal with due to their personality.
tiene un carácter insoportable

Related Words

to endure
To tolerate or put up with something.
soportar
bearable
That can be endured or tolerated even if it is difficult.
tolerable
unsustainable
That cannot be maintained or continued to be tolerated.
insostenible

Slang Meanings

Unbearable, but in a more pejorative sense.
That guy is a real unbearable person.
Ese tipo es un verdadero insoportable.
Used to refer to annoying situations in a joking tone.
This party is becoming unbearable, let's go out!
Esta fiesta se está volviendo insoportable, ¡vamos a salir!