Inklingo

inaceptable

ee-nah-sep-tah-bleh/inaθepˈtable/

inaceptable means unacceptable in Spanish (General use regarding behavior, conditions, or situations.).

unacceptable

Also: unbearable, not okay
Adjectivem or fB1
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Tu comportamiento en la escuela fue inaceptable.

A2

Your behavior at school was unacceptable.

Es inaceptable que los precios suban tanto.

B1

It is unacceptable that prices are rising so much.

Trabajar sin descanso es una condición inaceptable.

B2

Working without rest is an unacceptable condition.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inadmisible (inadmissible/unacceptable)
  • intolerable (intolerable)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • totalmente inaceptabletotally unacceptable
  • comportamiento inaceptableunacceptable behavior
  • socialmente inaceptablesocially unacceptable

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inaceptable" in Spanish:

not okayunacceptableunbearable

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Formed by adding the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') to the word 'aceptable' (acceptable), which comes from the Latin 'acceptabilis'.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: unacceptableFrench: inacceptableItalian: inaccettabile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'inaceptable' too formal for daily conversation?

Not at all. While it sounds serious, it is used frequently in families, schools, and offices to set boundaries or express that something is not okay.

Can I use 'estar' with 'inaceptable'?

It is very rare. We almost always use 'ser' because we are categorizing the behavior or situation itself.

Does it have a plural form?

Yes! Just add -s to the end: 'inaceptables'. For example: 'Sus excusas son inaceptables' (Their excuses are unacceptable).