insoportable
/een-soh-por-TAH-bleh/
obnoxious
An obnoxious attitude (obnoxious/insoportable) can make a person difficult to tolerate.
insoportable(Adjective)
obnoxious
?person, attitude
,annoying
?behavior
a pain in the neck
?figurative, referring to a person
📝 In Action
Mi jefe es insoportable; siempre está gritando.
B1My boss is obnoxious; he is always yelling.
Su actitud arrogante se volvió insoportable para todos.
B2His arrogant attitude became intolerable for everyone.
Ese niño no para de hacer ruido, ¡es insoportable!
A2That child won't stop making noise, he is unbearable (or: a pain)!
💡 Grammar Points
Gender is Easy
Since 'insoportable' ends in '-e', it is one of the adjectives that doesn't change based on whether the person or thing you are describing is masculine or feminine (e.g., 'el jefe insoportable' and 'la vecina insoportable').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Change the Ending
Mistake: "insoportablo / insoportabla"
Correction: The ending remains '-able' for both genders. Only change it to 'insoportables' if you are describing more than one thing.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Strong Word
Use 'insoportable' when something is beyond just 'molesto' (annoying). It means you genuinely cannot stand or tolerate the thing or person anymore.
The heat is so intense it is truly insoportable (unbearable).
insoportable(Adjective)
unbearable
?pain, heat, burden
intolerable
?situation, conditions
,insufferable
?heat, pressure
📝 In Action
El dolor de cabeza era insoportable, tuve que tomar una pastilla.
B2The headache was unbearable; I had to take a pill.
La humedad del verano hace que el clima sea insoportable.
C1The summer humidity makes the weather intolerable.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Feeling
Use this meaning when describing physical discomfort or a burden that is so difficult or painful that you feel you cannot handle it anymore.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: insoportable
Question 1 of 1
If you describe a person as 'insoportable,' what are you most likely saying about them?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make 'insoportable' plural?
Since the word ends in a vowel followed by 'e', you simply add '-s' to the end. The plural form is *insoportables* (e.g., 'los ruidos insoportables' or 'las personas insoportables').
Is 'insoportable' stronger than 'molesto' (annoying)?
Yes, much stronger. *Molesto* is 'bothersome,' but *insoportable* means the annoyance or discomfort has reached a level that you truly cannot stand it anymore.