unavoidable

S2 W2

BrE /ʌnəˈveɪdəbl/ AmE /ʌnəˈveɪdəbl/

adjective en → es

1 INEVITABLE [attributive, predicative] B1

certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent

inevitable, imposible de evitar

  • an unavoidable problem/situation

Collocations unavoidable consequences · unavoidable delays

  • There are some unavoidable risks in any job.

    Hay algunos riesgos inevitables en cualquier trabajo.

2 MANDATORY [attributive] B1

necessary or required by law, rules, etc.

obligatorio, necesario por ley

  • an unavoidable duty/requirement

Collocations unavoidable legal obligations · unavoidable responsibilities

  • The company has unavoidable financial commitments.

    La empresa tiene compromisos financieros inevitables.