inevitable
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “inevitable” mean in English?
inevitable — certain to happen and unable to be prevented
inevitable — certain to happen and unable to be prevented (consecuencia inevitable, conflicto inevitable)
Example sentences
La comparación entre las dos obras es inevitable dada la similitud de sus temas y el mismo año de publicación.
The comparison between the two works is inevitable given the similarity of their themes and the same year of publication.
Los expertos advierten de que las consecuencias inevitables del cambio climático ya están siendo sentidas en muchas regiones.
Experts warn that the inevitable consequences of climate change are already being felt in many regions.
How to use it
Inevitable means 'inevitable' — certain to happen; unable to be prevented. Common constructions: ser inevitable, resultar inevitable, lo inevitable. Ser: always ser. Common collocations: consecuencia inevitable, conflicto inevitable, comparación inevitable, enfrentamiento inevitable.
Common mistake
Inevitable ≠ necesario: necesario means required or needed; inevitable means cannot be stopped or avoided. 'Es necesario actuar' = action is required; 'la crisis era inevitable' = could not have been prevented.