imprescindível

Portuguese

Etymology

From im- +‎ prescindível. Compare Italian imprescindibile and Spanish imprescindible.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ĩ.pɾe.sĩˈd͡ʒi.vew/ [ĩ.pɾe.sĩˈd͡ʒi.veʊ̯]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): (careful pronunciation) /ĩ.pɾɨʃ.sĩˈdi.vɛl/ [ĩ.pɾɨʃ.sĩˈdi.vɛɫ], /ĩ.pɾɨ.sĩˈdi.vɛl/ [ĩ.pɾɨ.sĩˈdi.vɛɫ]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): (careful pronunciation) /ĩ.pɾɨʃ.sĩˈdi.vɛl/ [ĩ.pɾɨʃ.sĩˈdi.vɛɫ], /ĩ.pɾɨ.sĩˈdi.vɛl/ [ĩ.pɾɨ.sĩˈdi.vɛɫ]
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): (careful pronunciation) /ĩ.pɾɨʃ.sĩˈdi.bɛl/ [ĩ.pɾɨʃ.sĩˈdi.βɛɫ], /ĩ.pɾɨ.sĩˈdi.bɛl/ [ĩ.pɾɨ.sĩˈdi.βɛɫ]

• Rhymes: (Portugal) -ivɛl
• Hyphenation: im‧pres‧cin‧dí‧vel

Adjective

imprescindível m or f (plural imprescindíveis)

1. indispensable (absolutely necessary)

   Synonym: indispensável

   Antonym: prescindível

   É imprescindível seguir as instruções cuidadosamente.

   It's imperative that you follow the instructions carefully.