Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
indiferencia
Pronunciation
IPA/indifeˈɾenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounindifference
Example
No muestres indiferencia ante sus sentimientos.
Don't show indifference to their feelings.
More examples
Lo miró con indiferencia y volvió a su libro.
He looked at it with indifference and returned to his book.
Core concept
A person turned away with a blank expression.
Common phrases
mostrar indiferencia
show indifference
tratar con indiferencia
treat with indifference
con indiferencia
with indifference
Similar words
desinterés: Lack of interest or curiosity about a person or situation, showing little attention.
apatía: Marked lack of emotion or drive, producing slow, muted reactions and low motivation.
frialdad: Emotional reserve that appears cold and detached in behavior and expression.
insensibilidad: Failure to notice or respond to others' feelings or pain, showing little empathy.
Definition in Spanish
Actitud o estado de no sentir ni mostrar interés, afecto o atención hacia una persona, asunto o situación.
Word origin
From Latin indifferentia (in- 'not' + differentia 'distinction'), originally 'no distinction' and later used to mean lack of concern or feeling.
Usage tips
- Calling someone 'eres indiferente' sounds like a strong accusation in Spanish, so speakers often soften it with 'pareces indiferente' or 'no muestras interés'.
Other meanings
- coldnessnoun
Opposites
- interésinterestnoun
- preocupaciónconcernnoun
Related words
- indiferenteindifferentadjective
- indiferentementeindifferentlyadverb