Spanish Conversation · Level 151
30 words
Spanish word
inquietante
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkjeˈtante/
Meaning
- adjectiveeerie
Example
El silencio nocturno es inquietante.
The nighttime silence is eerie.
More examples
Su mirada fue inquietante durante la reunión.
His stare was unsettling during the meeting.
Core concept
An unnerving silence or small detail that creates unease.
Common phrases
mirada inquietante
unsettling stare
sonrisa inquietante
unsettling smile
señal inquietante
ominous sign
Similar words
preocupante: Raises concern about likely harmful or undesirable future results.
perturbador: Jolts emotional balance, creating feelings of disturbance and upset.
alarmante: Elicits strong alarm by signaling imminent danger or a serious issue.
desconcertante: Creates bewilderment by clashing with expectations and causing uncertainty.
Definition in Spanish
Que insinúa que algo puede estar mal y provoca intranquilidad en quien lo nota.
Word origin
Derived from Latin inquietare 'to disturb' through Spanish inquietar, with -ante making it an adjective 'tending to disturb'.
Usage tips
- Often collocates with sensory cues (silence, a look, an atmosphere) rather than factual danger, so choose preocupante for actual threats and inquieto for a restless person.