Intacta (en. Intact)
/in'takta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has not been damaged or altered.
The house remained intact after the earthquake.
La casa quedó intacta después del terremoto.
That remains in its original state or unchanged.
His faith in the system remained intact despite the scandals.
Su fe en el sistema se mantuvo intacta a pesar de los escándalos.
That preserves its integrity or entirety.
The old document was preserved intact in the archive.
El documento antiguo se preservó intacto en el archivo.
Etymology
From Latin 'intactus', meaning untouched or unaltered.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to remain intact
to remain undamaged or unaltered.
quedar intacto
to be intact
to have not suffered changes or damage.
estar intacta
to keep intact
to preserve something in its original state.
mantener intacto
Related Words
intact
that has not been damaged or altered.
intacto
integrity
state of being whole and unchanged.
integridad
perpetual
that lasts forever or does not change.
perpetuo
Slang Meanings
to be in perfect condition
That bicycle is intact, like new.
Esa bicicleta está intacta, como nueva.
to have not been touched or intervened
My comic book collection is intact; none is missing.
Mi colección de cómics está intacta, no falta ninguno.