Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
apatía
Pronunciation
IPA/apaˈtia/
Meaning
- feminine nounindifference
Example
Su apatía me preocupa.
His indifference worries me.
More examples
Tras semanas sin respuesta, sentí apatía por el proyecto.
After weeks without a response, I felt indifference toward the project.
Core concept
A flat expression and withdrawn posture.
Common phrases
tener apatía hacia
be indifferent to
caer en apatía
fall into apathy
Similar words
desinterés: Lack of interest in topics or activities, showing little curiosity or engagement.
indiferencia: Absence of concern for others or events, behaving as if they do not matter.
desgana: Lack of energy or motivation to do something, feeling unwilling to act.
pasividad: Tendency to remain inactive and not take initiative, letting others or events lead.
Definition in Spanish
Falta de interés o preocupación por lo que ocurre, con escasa reacción emocional ante personas o hechos.
Word origin
Ultimately from Greek apathēia (a- 'without' + pathos 'emotion') through medieval Latin apathia, originally meaning lack of feeling.
Usage tips
- The written accent on apatía marks stress on the i, and learners often omit it, which can lead to wrong pronunciation.