Inklingo

impecable

eem-peh-KAH-bleh/im.peˈka.ble/

impecable means flawless in Spanish (referring to performance or work quality).

flawless, spotless

Also: impeccable, perfect
Adjectivem or fB1
A perfectly polished and shiny red apple sitting on a clean white surface with a single bright highlight.

📝 In Action

Su presentación fue impecable y convenció a todos.

B1

Her presentation was flawless and convinced everyone.

Después de la limpieza, la cocina quedó impecable.

A2

After the cleaning, the kitchen was left spotless.

El actor hizo un trabajo impecable en la nueva película.

B2

The actor did an impeccable job in the new movie.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • reputación impecableimpeccable reputation
  • trabajo impecableflawless work
  • aspecto impecableimmaculate appearance

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "impecable" in Spanish:

flawlessimpeccableperfectspotless

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: impecable

Question 1 of 3

Which of these things would most likely be described as 'impecable'?

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👥 Word Family
pecar(to sin)Verb
pecado(sin)Noun
impecabilidad(impeccability)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From Latin 'im-' (not) and 'peccabilis' (able to sin). Originally, it was a religious term meaning someone who could not commit a sin.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: impeccableFrench: impeccable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'impecable' only mean 'clean'?

No! While it's often used for cleanliness, it's just as common to use it for behaviors, skills, or records that have no mistakes.

Is 'impecable' a formal word?

It is slightly more elevated than 'limpio' or 'bueno,' but it is used very naturally in daily conversation when you are impressed.

Is there a plural form?

Yes! Just add '-s' to the end: 'impecables'. For example: 'Tus zapatos son impecables'.