Spanish Conversation · Level 168
15 words
Spanish word
impaciente
Pronunciation
IPA/impaˈθjente/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpatient
Example
No te pongas impaciente.
Don't get impatient.
More examples
Estoy impaciente por la respuesta.
I'm impatient for the answer.
Core concept
Person fidgeting and glancing repeatedly at a clock.
Common phrases
estar impaciente
be impatient
ponerse impaciente
become impatient
impaciente por
impatient for
Similar words
impulsivo: Makes decisions or acts on impulse rather than careful thought.
ansioso: Feels anxious about future outcomes and is often preoccupied with worry.
apresurado: Behaves or speaks in a rushed manner because of time pressure.
inquieto: Cannot sit still and displays nervous, continual motion.
Definition in Spanish
Que no tiene paciencia y se inquieta o se altera cuando algo tarda en suceder.
Word origin
From Latin impatiens (in- 'not' + pati 'to endure'), originally 'unable to bear', which developed into Spanish impaciente as an adjective meaning unable to wait or restless.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes ser impaciente for a character trait, estar impaciente for a temporary state, ponerse impaciente to become impatient, and estar impaciente por + infinitive to express eagerness.
Other meanings
- eageradjective
- restlessadjective
Opposites
- pacientepatientadjective
- calmadocalmadjective
Related words
- impacienciaimpatiencenoun
- impacientementeimpatientlyadverb
- impacientarmake impatientverb