Spanish Conversation · Level 66
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Spanish word
indiferente
Pronunciation
IPA/indifeˈɾente/
Meaning
- adjectiveindifferent
Example
Me es indiferente cuál prefieres.
I am indifferent as to which you prefer.
More examples
Ella se mostró indiferente ante las noticias.
She appeared indifferent to the news.
Core concept
A person shrugging between two identical choices.
Common phrases
Me es indiferente
no preference
ser indiferente a
be indifferent to
totalmente indiferente
completely indifferent
Similar words
igual: Perceives all choices as equal.
desinteresado: Lacks interest or enthusiasm for people or matters.
imparcial: Remains neutral toward competing sides.
Definition in Spanish
Que no muestra preferencia ni interés por ninguna de las opciones; para quien habla da igual cuál se elija.
Word origin
Derives from Latin indifferens (in- 'not' + differre 'to distinguish'), literally 'not distinguishing' and now used for someone who shows no preference or interest.
Usage tips
- Saying 'Me es indiferente' often sounds blunt or cold, so in conversational Spanish speakers frequently use 'No tengo preferencia' or add a suggestion to soften it.
Other meanings
- uninterestedadjective
- coldadjective
Opposites
- interesadointerestedadjective
- preocupadoconcernedadjective
Related words
- indiferenciaindifferencenoun
- indiferentementeindifferentlyadverb