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irreplaceable

[/ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl/]
adjective
insubstituível
1. impossible to replace; too valuable or unique to be substituted
She is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Ela é uma membro insubstituível do nosso time.
2. too precious or important to have an equivalent substitute
These ancient artifacts are irreplaceable treasures.
Estes artefatos antigos são tesouros insubstituíveis.
Synonyms
irretrievableinvaluablepricelessuniqueindispensableessential
Antonyms
replaceabledispensablesubstitutableexpendable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insubstituível
most common usage
São Paulo
insubstituível
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
insubstituível
standard usage
Portugal
insubstituível
standard usage; also irrecuperável in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

one of a kind
beyond price
worth one's weight in gold
inestimável em valor
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