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    Inverosímil (en. Improbable)

    /in.be.ɾo.si.mil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that lacks plausibility.
    The story was so implausible that no one believed it.
    La historia era tan inverosímil que nadie la creyó.
    Describes situations or events that are unlikely.
    The events at the end of the movie were implausible.
    Los acontecimientos del final de la película fueron inverosímiles.
    Used to criticize exaggerated or ridiculous claims.
    The politician's proposal seemed implausible given the current situation.
    La propuesta del político resultó inverosímil ante la situación actual.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'verosimilus', which means 'plausible' or 'believable', with the prefix 'in-' indicating negation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seems implausible
    used to indicate that something does not seem credible.
    parece inverosímil
    implausible story
    refers to a narrative that is unlikely or very exaggerated.
    historia inverosímil

    Related Words

    plausible
    That has an appearance of truth and seems credible.
    verosímil
    credibility
    The ability to be believed or trustworthy.
    credibilidad
    fiction
    A narrative or account that is not based on real events.
    ficción

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very hard to believe in everyday situations.
    That argument is so implausible that I don’t buy it.
    Ese argumento es tan inverosímil que no lo compro.
    Refers to unlikely events in a social context.
    What you’re saying sounds implausible, like something from a movie.
    Lo que dices suena inverosímil, como de una película.