impossible

impossibile

Che non può accadere o essere fatto.

In inglese semplice: Unable to happen or be done.

• That would be impossible.
• The door was impossible to open.
• It is almost impossible to find a seat here.

Come si usa: it is impossible to do something (It is impossible to read in complete darkness.); it is impossible for someone to do something (It is impossible for me to arrive before noon.)

Sinonimi: unachievable, unfeasible

Contrari: possible

Espressioni comuni: impossible task, almost impossible, impossible to do, impossible for someone

impossibile, intrattabile

Molto difficile da trattare perché rifiuta di ascoltare, trovare un accordo o comportarsi ragionevolmente.

In inglese semplice: Very difficult to deal with because someone refuses to listen, agree, or behave reasonably.

• You're being impossible!
• He becomes impossible when he is tired.
• She's impossible to please, whatever you cook.

Sinonimi: difficult, unreasonable, unmanageable

Contrari: reasonable, cooperative

Espressioni comuni: be impossible, impossible child, impossible to please, being impossible