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    Impasibilidad (en. Impassivity)

    /impasibiliˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The quality of a person who remains calm and unperturbed in adverse situations.
    Her impassibility in the face of the disaster was admirable.
    Su impasibilidad ante el desastre fue admirable.
    Indifference or lack of emotional reaction.
    The witness's impassibility left everyone baffled.
    La impasibilidad del testigo dejó a todos desconcertados.
    Apathy or lack of interest in the emotions of others.
    The impassibility she displayed caused her friends to worry.
    La impasibilidad que mostraba hizo que sus amigos se preocupasen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impassibilitas', which is formed by the prefix 'in-' (negation) and 'pasibilitas' (capacity to be affected).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maintain impassibility
    To maintain calm in difficult situations.
    mantener la impasibilidad
    emotional impassibility
    Inability to feel intense emotions or to react emotionally.
    impasibilidad emocional
    impassibility in the face of pain
    Not showing signs of suffering or pain.
    impasibilidad ante el dolor

    Related Words

    unflappable
    Not easily disturbed or affected.
    imperturbable
    calm
    State of tranquility and serenity.
    calma
    serenity
    Quality of being serene and free from disturbances.
    serenidad

    Slang Meanings

    Zero nerves
    She had zero nerves in the exam.
    Ella tenía cero nervios en el examen.
    Like a rock
    She was like a rock during the discussion.
    Estaba como piedra durante la discusión.