irresistible

ee-rre-sees-TEE-bleh/iresisˈtiβle/

“irresistible” means “irresistible” in Spanish (too attractive or powerful to be resisted).

Also: compelling, overwhelming

📝 In Action

Este pastel de chocolate es irresistible.

This chocolate cake is irresistible.

Ella tiene una personalidad irresistible que atrae a todos.

She has an irresistible personality that attracts everyone.

Sentí un impulso irresistible de comprar esos zapatos.

I felt an irresistible urge to buy those shoes.

Words that translate to "irresistible" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'An irresistible offer' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

resistible(resistible) — Adjective

irresistiblemente(irresistibly) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'irresistibilis', combining 'in-' (not) and 'resistere' (to stand back or withstand).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: irrésistibleItalian: irresistibileEnglish: irresistible

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Can 'irresistible' be used to describe people?

Yes! It is very common to use it to describe someone who is extremely charming or physically attractive.

Does the plural form change?

Yes, to make it plural you add '-s'. For example: 'tentaciones irresistibles'.

Is there a difference between 'irresistible' in Spanish and English?

The meaning is identical. The main difference is the pronunciation, especially the strong trilled 'rr' in Spanish.