Spanish word

pendiente

Pronunciation

IPA/penˈdjente/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutstanding

Example

Tengo una factura pendiente.

I have an outstanding invoice.

Illustration for pendiente (outstanding)

More examples

La tarea quedó pendiente hasta mañana.

The task remained pending until tomorrow.

Core concept

A person watching a phone for a message.

Common phrases

  • pago pendiente

    outstanding payment

  • tarea pendiente

    pending task

  • asunto pendiente

    pending matter

Similar words

inacabado: Not finished; work or task lacks completion.
suspendido: Temporarily stopped and put on hold.
aplazado: Moved later on the schedule, set for a later time.

Definition in Spanish

Que está sin resolver o que requiere atención; también se usa para indicar que alguien está pendiente de algo, es decir, que lo vigila o espera noticias.

Word origin

From Latin pendēre 'to hang', pendiente also applies to people who keep an issue under attention, hence expressions like estar pendiente de meaning to watch or await something.

Usage tips

  • When pendiente refers to a person, it typically means being attentive or awaiting news rather than describing permanent responsibility.

Other meanings

  • on holdadjective
  • unresolvedadjective

Opposites

  • resueltoresolvedadjective
  • completadocompletedadjective

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