Spanish Conversation · Level 36
75 words
Spanish word
apático
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈpatiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveindifferent
Example
No seas apático con tus amigos.
Don't be indifferent toward your friends.
More examples
Aunque lo invité, ella se mostró apática y no respondió.
Although I invited him, she seemed indifferent and did not respond.
Core concept
A person slumped on a sofa showing little interest in people or activities.
Common phrases
estar apático
be indifferent
sentirse apático
feel indifferent
parecer apático
seem indifferent
Similar words
indiferente: Not caring about people or events, emotionally detached and unconcerned.
desinteresado: Not showing interest in a specific matter or topic; uninterested in that subject.
desanimado: Low in spirit and motivation, feeling discouraged and without energy to act.
pasivo: Inclined to stay passive, not initiating actions or expressing opinions.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra falta de interés o de energía ante personas, actividades o asuntos, con poca reacción emocional.
Word origin
From Greek apathēs a- 'without' + pathos 'feeling', passed into Spanish via Latin forms to denote lack of emotional response or energy.
Usage tips
- Estar apático is common for temporary low energy, while ser apático implies a more permanent disposition.
Other meanings
- listlessadjective
Opposites
- interesadointerestedadjective
- entusiastaenthusiasticadjective
Related words
- apatíaapathynoun
- apáticamenteapatheticallyadverb