Spanish Conversation · Level 81
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Spanish word
intolerancia
Pronunciation
IPA/intoleˈɾanθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounintolerance
Example
La intolerancia es un problema.
Intolerance is a problem.
More examples
En la comunidad, la intolerancia religiosa provoca tensiones.
In the community, religious intolerance causes tensions.
Core concept
Lack of willingness to accept different opinions, customs, or people.
Common phrases
intolerancia religiosa
religious intolerance
intolerancia política
political intolerance
intolerancia social
social intolerance
Similar words
prejuicio: Makes negative judgments about people or groups without sufficient reason or evidence.
discriminación: Treats people unfairly because of characteristics such as race, gender, or social class.
xenofobia: Fears and shows hostility toward foreigners or people from other cultures.
Definition in Spanish
Falta de tolerancia hacia opiniones, costumbres o personas diferentes.
Word origin
From Latin intolerantia (in- 'not' + tolerantia 'tolerance'), originally meaning 'not able to bear' and later used for lack of tolerance.
Usage tips
- The noun commonly takes a qualifier to mark the target (often with hacia), as in 'intolerancia hacia ciertas ideas', and food reactions are specified as 'intolerancia alimentaria'.
Other meanings
- food intolerancenoun
Opposites
- toleranciatolerancenoun
- comprensiónunderstandingnoun
Related words
- intoleranteintolerantadjective
- intolerablementeintolerablyadverb
- intolerabilidadintolerabilitynoun