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irresistible

irresistible

adjective ee-rreh-sees-TEE-bleh Rare

Usage Note

Irresistible is a two-gender adjective — the form is the same for masculine and feminine (un postre irresistible, una oferta irresistible). It describes something that cannot be resisted, whether a physical temptation or a compelling argument. It is a near-cognate with English 'irresistible' and is recognized easily by learners.

Examples

"El chocolate es irresistible para ella."

Natural Translation

Chocolate is irresistible to her.

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