intocable
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intocable(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (off limits)
a. untouchable
La condición de diplomático del embajador lo hace intocable para las autoridades locales.The ambassador's diplomatic status means he's untouchable by the local authorities.
2. (inviolable)
a. sacred
Gonzalo no quiere divorciarse porque cree firmemente que el vínculo matrimonial es intocable.Gonzalo doesn't want to get a divorce because he firmly believes that the marriage bond is sacred.
b. sacrosanct
En este país, la libre expresión es un derecho intocable.In this country, freedom of speech is a sacrosanct right.
3. (prohibited)
a. taboo
Por favor no menciones a mi exnovio; para mi familia ese tema es intocable.Please, don't mention my ex-boyfriend; that topic is taboo for my family.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. untouchable
Los intocables eran relegados a los oficios más bajos.The untouchables were relegated to the lowest occupations.
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