Intacto (en. Intact)

/in'tak.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is preserved in its original state, without damage.
The package arrived intact at its destination.
El paquete llegó intacto a su destino.
Applies to something that remains unchanged, preserved.
His reputation remained intact despite the criticism.
Su reputación se mantuvo intacta a pesar de las críticas.
Describes a condition that has not been touched or modified.
The fresco on the wall has remained intact for centuries.
El fresco en la pared se ha mantenido intacto por siglos.

Etymology

From Latin 'intactus,' which means not touched.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to remain intact
to remain unchanged or undamaged.
quedar intacto
to be intact
to remain in its original state.
estar intacto
to come out intact
to suffer no damage in a difficult situation.
salir intacto

Related Words

touch
The action of touching something. Related to the way it is perceived.
tacto
tactile
Related to the sense of touch.
táctil
intactness
The act of doing something that preserves it in its original state.
intactención

Slang Meanings

To be in perfect condition.
The car is intact after the trip.
El coche está intacto después del viaje.
Not to have been affected by a difficult situation.
Despite the criticism, his career is intact.
A pesar de las críticas, su carrera está intacta.