Spanish word

inquieto

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋˈkjeto/

Meaning

  • adjectiverestless

Example

Estoy inquieto por el examen.

I am restless about the exam.

Illustration for inquieto (restless)

More examples

Me siento inquieto cuando no tengo noticias.

I feel restless when I don't have news.

Core concept

Fidgeting hands and restless eyes.

Common phrases

  • estar inquieto por

    be restless about

  • sentirse inquieto

    feel restless

Similar words

nervioso: Internally tense and shaky, with a noticeable racing heartbeat from nerves.
ansioso: Anxious about what will happen next, tense and impatient while waiting.
preocupado: Concerned about potential bad outcomes, preoccupied by worrying thoughts.
intranquilo: Mentally or atmospherically unsettled, lacking peace or calm.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a persona, animal o situación que no está en calma y muestra nerviosismo o agitación.

Word origin

From Latin inquietus (in- 'not' + quietus 'calm'), literally 'not calm', brought into Spanish as inquieto to describe someone or something not at rest.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses estar inquieto por + cause to say someone is restless because of something, while preocupado denotes longer-lasting worry.

Other meanings

  • fidgetyadjective
  • anxiousadjective
  • worriedadjective

Opposites

  • tranquilocalmadjective
  • relajadorelaxedadjective

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