A bright yellow sun is halfway above a dark horizon line, dominating a sky transitioning from night to dawn, symbolizing certainty.

inevitable

ee-neh-vee-TAH-bleh

adjectivem/fB1

inevitable?unavoidable; certain to happen,unavoidable?impossible to prevent

Also:certain?when referring to an outcome,sure thing?informal/colloquial usage as a prediction

📝 In Action

Después de tanto esfuerzo, el éxito era inevitable.

After so much effort, success was inevitable.

Cometer errores es una parte inevitable del proceso de aprendizaje.

Making mistakes is an unavoidable part of the learning process.

La lluvia de mañana es inevitable, así que lleva tu paraguas.

Tomorrow's rain is inevitable, so take your umbrella.

Word Connections

Synonyms

innegable (undeniable)
ineludible (inescapable)
seguro (certain)

Antonyms

evitable (avoidable)
incierto (uncertain)

Common Collocations

algo inevitable – something inevitable
consecuencias inevitables – inevitable consequences
el destino inevitable – the inevitable destiny

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement (The -e ending)

Since 'inevitable' ends in '-e', it doesn't change its ending when describing a masculine or feminine noun. It only changes when describing plural things: 'el cambio inevitable' (masculine singular) and 'la derrota inevitable' (feminine singular).

Making it Plural

To make 'inevitable' describe more than one thing, simply add '-s': 'los problemas inevitables' (the inevitable problems) or 'las verdades inevitables' (the inevitable truths).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Over-agreement

Mistake: "La cosa inevitabla."

Correction: La cosa inevitable. Remember, adjectives ending in '-e' usually stay the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.

⭐ Usage Tips

Cognate Alert!

This word is a perfect Spanish-English cognate (it looks and means the same thing as 'inevitable'). Use this to your advantage for quick vocabulary recall.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: inevitable

Question 1 of 2

Which of these events is considered 'inevitable'?

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Word Family

la inevitabilidad(inevitability (noun)) - noun

evitar(to avoid (verb)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'inevitable' only used for bad things?

No, while it often describes negative events (like defeat or loss), it can also describe positive things, such as 'el éxito inevitable' (inevitable success) or 'el crecimiento inevitable' (inevitable growth).

How is 'inevitable' different from 'seguro'?

Both mean 'certain,' but 'inevitable' specifically emphasizes that something cannot be avoided or stopped. 'Seguro' is a broader term meaning something is certain or safe.