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interminable

in-tair-mee-NAH-blay/inteɾmiˈnaβle/

“interminable” means “endless” in Spanish (referring to time or a series of events).

endless

Also: never-ending, interminable
Adjectivem or fB1
A very long, winding path that stretches over many hills and disappears into the horizon under a bright sky.

📝 In Action

La película fue interminable.

A2

The movie was endless.

Tengo una lista interminable de tareas hoy.

B1

I have a never-ending list of tasks today.

La espera en el hospital se hizo interminable.

B2

The wait at the hospital felt like it would never end.

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Common Collocations

  • una espera interminable – an endless wait
  • un discurso interminable – a never-ending speech
  • una lista interminable – an endless list

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "interminable" in Spanish:

endless→interminable→never-ending→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: interminable

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most likely thing to be described as 'interminable'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
terminar(to finish) — Verb
término(term or end) — Noun
terminación(ending) — Noun
interminablemente(endlessly) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'interminabilis'. It is built from 'in-' (not) and 'terminare' (to finish or end). It literally describes something that feels like it cannot be finished.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: interminableFrench: interminableItalian: interminabile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'interminable' more common than 'muy largo'?

No, 'muy largo' is more common for general use. 'Interminable' is more descriptive and carries a stronger feeling of boredom or impatience.

Can I use 'interminable' to describe a physical distance?

Yes, but it's usually used for the time it takes to travel that distance. For example, 'un camino interminable' implies the walk feels like it will never end.

Does it have a plural form?

Yes! Just add '-s'. If you are describing multiple things, use 'interminables' (e.g., 'días interminables').