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Italian

improrogabile

/improroˈɡa.bi.le/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

non-deferrable

  • that cannot be postponed
  • urgent because it must happen by a fixed time

In a sentence

Abbiamo una scadenza improrogabile domani mattina.

We have a non-postponable deadline tomorrow morning.

È davvero un impegno improrogabile?

Is it really a non-deferrable commitment?

La riunione non è improrogabile, possiamo spostarla.

The meeting isn't non-deferrable; we can move it.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
improrogabilemasculine · singular
improrogabilefeminine · singular
improrogabilimasculine · plural
improrogabilifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used after a noun: termine improrogabile, impegno improrogabile.
  • More formal than urgente.
  • Agrees normally: improrogabile, improrogabili.

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