innumerable

een-noo-meh-rah-bleh/inumneˈɾaβle/

“innumerable” means “innumerable” in Spanish (too many to be counted).

innumerable

Also: countless, numberless

Adjectivem or fB1

A vast, endless field of bright yellow sunflowers stretching to the horizon under a clear blue sky.

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Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno.

There are countless stars in the night sky.

He leído este libro innumerables veces.

I have read this book countless times.

La investigación reveló innumerables errores en el sistema.

The investigation revealed innumerable errors in the system.

Word Connections

Synonyms

incontable (uncountable)
infinito (infinite)

Antonyms

contable (countable)
escaso (scarce)

Common Collocations

innumerables veces – countless times
en innumerables ocasiones – on countless occasions
dificultades innumerables – innumerable difficulties

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "innumerable" in Spanish:

countless→innumerable→numberless→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: innumerable

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the plural feminine form of 'innumerable'?

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👥 Word Family▼

número(number) — Noun

numeroso(numerous) — Adjective

numerar(to number/enumerate) — Verb

enumerable(countable) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

amable favorable

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'innumerabilis', combining 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'numerabilis' (meaning 'able to be counted').

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: innombrableItalian: innumerabileEnglish: innumerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'innumerable' more formal than 'muchos'?

Yes, it is a more sophisticated way to say 'many' or 'too many to count'. You'll see it more in books and formal writing than in a casual chat at a cafe.

Does 'innumerable' change if I'm talking about a girl or a boy?

No! It's a 'gender-neutral' adjective because it ends in 'e'. It stays the same for both masculine and feminine words.

Can I use 'innumerable' for people?

Absolutely. You can say 'innumerables personas' to emphasize that there were so many people you couldn't count them.