inevitable
Certain to happen; unavoidable. Used in academic writing to describe logical conclusions or historical events that cannot be prevented.
Examples
3 of 5Fue inevitable llorar al final.
It was inevitable to cry at the end.
La reestructuración parece inevitable ante las pérdidas.
The restructuring seems inevitable given the losses.
Es inevitable, te vas a mojar si sales sin paraguas.
It's inevitable, you're going to get wet if you go out without an umbrella.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
In (not) + evitable (avoidable). Not avoidable.
Quick Quiz
La digitalización es un proceso _______ hoy en día.
Correct!
The correct answer is: inevitable
Examples
Fue inevitable llorar al final.
everydayIt was inevitable to cry at the end.
La reestructuración parece inevitable ante las pérdidas.
formalThe restructuring seems inevitable given the losses.
Es inevitable, te vas a mojar si sales sin paraguas.
informalIt's inevitable, you're going to get wet if you go out without an umbrella.
Desde un punto de vista histórico, el conflicto era inevitable.
academicFrom a historical point of view, the conflict was inevitable.
La competencia es inevitable en este sector.
businessCompetition is inevitable in this sector.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
aceptar lo inevitable
to accept the inevitable
Often Confused With
Invencible means 'unbeatable', while inevitable means 'unavoidable'.
Usage Notes
Use it to add weight to your arguments in a discussion.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse 'evitable' (can be avoided) with 'inevitable' (cannot).
Memory Tip
In (not) + evitable (avoidable). Not avoidable.
Word Origin
From Latin 'inevitabilis'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
La digitalización es un proceso _______ hoy en día.
Correct!
The correct answer is: inevitable
Related Grammar Rules
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