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How to Say "memorable" in Spanish

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inolvidable

/ee-nohl-bee-dah-blay//inolβiˈðaβle/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'inolvidable' when the memory is so strong or impactful that it's difficult or impossible to forget, often implying a profound emotional experience.
A child standing on a beach at sunset, silhouetted against a vibrant orange and purple sky, looking out at the ocean.

Examples

Fue una noche inolvidable.

It was an unforgettable night.

La vista desde la montaña es inolvidable.

The view from the mountain is unforgettable.

Tuvimos una experiencia inolvidable durante nuestras vacaciones en España.

We had an unforgettable experience during our vacation in Spain.

One size fits all

This word ends in 'e,' which means it doesn't change for gender. You can use it for 'un viaje' (masculine) or 'una película' (feminine) without changing the ending.

Placement after the noun

In Spanish, you usually place this word after the thing you are describing, like 'un día inolvidable' instead of 'un inolvidable día'.

Changing the ending

Mistake:una experiencia inolvidabla

Correction: una experiencia inolvidable. Words ending in 'e' stay as 'e' for both masculine and feminine things.

memorable

/meh-moh-RAH-bleh//memoˈɾable/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'memorable' for events or experiences that are simply noteworthy and worth recalling, without necessarily implying an intense emotional impact.
A child and a grandparent standing together in a field of flowers under a bright sun.

Examples

Tuvimos unas vacaciones memorables en México.

We had a memorable vacation in Mexico.

Fue un discurso memorable que cambió la opinión de muchos.

It was a memorable speech that changed many people's opinions.

La victoria del equipo fue un momento memorable para la ciudad.

The team's victory was a memorable moment for the city.

One ending for everyone

In Spanish, words ending in '-e' like 'memorable' don't change for boys or girls. You can say 'un viaje memorable' or 'una fiesta memorable' using the exact same word.

Where to put it

Most of the time, you place 'memorable' after the thing you are describing. For example: 'un día memorable' (a memorable day).

Memorable vs. Memorizable

Mistake:Este poema es muy memorizable.

Correction: Este poema es muy memorable (if you mean it was special/notable). Use 'memorizable' only if you mean it is easy to learn by heart, like a phone number.

Inolvidable vs. Memorable

Learners often overuse 'inolvidable' when a simpler 'memorable' would suffice. Think of 'inolvidable' as 'unforgettable' – for truly impactful, hard-to-forget moments. Reserve it for when something truly stands out and is emotionally significant.

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