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    Impaciencia (en. Impatience)

    /im.paˈθjen.sja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An emotional state characterized by the inability to wait calmly.
    The impatience of the children becomes evident while waiting their turn.
    La impaciencia de los niños se hace evidente al esperar su turno.
    Anxiety or unease caused by the delay in achieving something.
    Her impatience grew as the exam date approached.
    Su impaciencia aumentó a medida que se acercaba la fecha del examen.
    A fervent desire to obtain something quickly.
    Paula's impatience to travel became unbearable.
    La impaciencia de Paula por viajar se volvió insoportable.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'impatiens', which means 'not patient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wait impatiently
    to wait anxiously for something.
    esperar con impaciencia
    to be impatient
    to feel the need to act without delay.
    tener impaciencia
    to have no patience
    to be unable to stand the wait.
    no tener paciencia

    Related Words

    patience
    Ability to wait without discomfort.
    paciencia
    anxiety
    State of unease or worry.
    ansiedad
    nervousness
    State of mental or physical agitation.
    nerviosismo

    Slang Meanings

    Craving
    I have a craving to go on vacation.
    Tengo ansia de salir de vacaciones.
    To rush
    I can't help but rush when I'm impatient for something.
    No puedo evitar correr cuando estoy en impaciencia por algo.