Adjective
inútil
inútil , - es
pointless · worthless
Also informal for:
incompetent, hopeless
incompetent, hopeless
Can be offensive when describing people.
In the Wild
Real-world usage & examples
pointless, worthless
"Es inútil discutir con él."
It's useless to argue with him.
"Este aparato es inútil."
This device is useless.
"Todo esfuerzo fue inútil."
All effort was useless.
incompetent, hopeless
"¡Eres un inútil!"
You're useless!
"No seas inútil, ayúdame."
Don't be useless, help me.
"Ese empleado es un inútil."
That employee is incompetent.