What is the Spanish word for "futile"?

Learn how to say "futile" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

futile

Spanish

inútil

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Alternative translations of "futile"

vano
estéril
frustrado
improductivo

Examples of how to use "futile" in Spanish

English
Making any further effort would be futile.
Spanish
Hacer cualquier esfuerzo adicional sería inútil.
English
It was futile to argue with him.
Spanish
Era inútil discutir con él.
English
Her efforts felt futile after the loss.
Spanish
Sus esfuerzos parecían inútiles después de la pérdida.
English
Trying again now would be futile.
Spanish
Intentar de nuevo ahora sería inútil.
English
They realized the rescue attempt was futile.
Spanish
Se dieron cuenta de que el intento de rescate era inútil.

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