No. 11,992 in Spanish
incontenible
Uncontrollable or unstoppable.
In a sentence
El entusiasmo por su nueva idea era incontenible.
The enthusiasm for his new idea was uncontrollable.
In this sentence, 'incontenible' describes the uncontrollable or overwhelming nature of enthusiasm, conveying an emotional intensity that cannot be contained.
La marea incontenible arrasó la costa durante la tormenta.
The unstoppable tide devastated the coast during the storm.
Here, 'incontenible' highlights the relentless and unstoppable force of the tide during an extreme weather event, emphasizing a physical or natural phenomenon.
Su sonrisa incontenible reflejaba la felicidad del momento.
Her irrepressible smile reflected the happiness of the moment.
In this example, 'incontenible' characterizes the smile as a spontaneous and genuine expression of joy, indicating a personal and emotional reaction that cannot be suppressed.
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