How to Say "non-existent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “non-existent” is “inexistente” — B1 level.
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adjectiveB1
something that is not there or doesn't exist
Examples
Los unicornios son animales inexistentes.
Unicorns are non-existent animals.
El servicio al cliente en esa tienda es casi inexistente.
The customer service in that store is almost non-existent.
El juez desestimó el caso por pruebas inexistentes.
The judge dismissed the case due to non-existent evidence.
One Form for All
This word ends in -e, which means it stays exactly the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine person or thing.
Placement is Key
Like most adjectives in Spanish, 'inexistente' usually comes after the noun it describes.
The 'Feminine' Trap
Mistake: “La prueba es inexistenta.”
Correction: La prueba es inexistente.
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