inexistente
“inexistente” means “non-existent” in Spanish (something that is not there or doesn't exist).
non-existent
Also: imaginary
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Los unicornios son animales inexistentes.
A2Unicorns are non-existent animals.
El servicio al cliente en esa tienda es casi inexistente.
B1The customer service in that store is almost non-existent.
El juez desestimó el caso por pruebas inexistentes.
B2The judge dismissed the case due to non-existent evidence.
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Quick Quiz: inexistente
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the non-existent evidence' (feminine)?
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From the Latin prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'existentem' (the state of being/existing).
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'inexistente' change for plural nouns?
Yes! Just add an 's'. For example: 'los problemas inexistentes'.
Is 'inexistente' a very formal word?
It's slightly more formal than saying 'doesn't exist', but it's very common in newspapers, news, and business.
Can I use it for people?
Usually, it is used for abstract things like 'rules', 'problems', or 'feelings', but you could use it to describe a fictional character.