Impaciente (en. Impatient)

/im.paˈθjen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows impatience.
Children are very impatient when waiting for gifts.
Los niños son muy impacientes cuando esperan regalos.
That cannot stand waiting.
She became impatient while waiting for her turn at the consultation.
Ella se volvió impaciente mientras espera su turno en la consulta.
That acts hurriedly or without calm.
His impatient attitude caused him problems at work.
Su actitud impaciente le causó problemas en el trabajo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'impatientem', which means 'not patient'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be impatient
To have little patience.
ser impaciente
To have an impatient character
To be a person who gets frustrated easily by waiting.
tener un carácter impaciente
To become impatient
To shift to a state of lack of patience.
volverse impaciente

Related Words

Patient
That has patience.
paciente
Impatience
State of being impatient.
impaciencia
Patience
Ability to wait without losing hope.
paciencia

Slang Meanings

Rushed
He is always in a hurry and cannot wait even a minute.
Siempre anda apresurado y no puede esperar ni un minuto.
Tired of waiting
I am tired of waiting; I need answers now.
Estoy cansado de esperar; necesito respuestas ya.