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Etymology
Pronunciation
imperdible
safety pin
im-
not
+
perder
to lose
+
-ible
able to be
Imperdible means safety pin and can be thought of as im-0 (not0) + perder1 (to lose1) + -ible2 (able to be2), literally meaning 'not able to be lost'.
noun
  1. safety pin
    A safety pin used to fasten clothing or other items
    Usé un imperdible para sujetar la tela rota. // I used a safety pin to hold the torn fabric.
adjective
  1. unmissable
    Something that cannot be missed or lost
    Es un concierto imperdible para los fans de rock. // It's an unmissable concert for rock fans.