Spanish word

inquietar

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋkjeˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbworry

Example

Su comentario me inquietó.

His comment worried me.

Illustration for inquietar (worry)

More examples

Ver las noticias puede inquietar a muchas personas.

Watching the news can worry many people.

Core concept

A calm surface stirred into small ripples.

Common phrases

  • inquietar a alguien

    worry someone

  • inquietar a la gente

    worry people

Similar words

preocupar: Cause worry or concern about a situation or future outcome.
molestar: Make someone feel uncomfortable or annoyed, producing irritation or displeasure.
angustiar: Cause intense distress or deep anxiety that is hard to shake.
perturbar: Disturb a person's inner calm, creating notable mental unrest.

Definition in Spanish

Alterar la tranquilidad de alguien, haciendo que sienta inquietud o ansiedad leve.

Word origin

From Latin inquietāre (in- 'not' + quies 'rest' + -āre), originally 'break rest' and later 'cause anxiety'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses it with indirect-object pronouns (for example Me inquieta que...) to say that something causes worry for the speaker.

Other meanings

  • upsetverb

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