Impertinencias (en. Impertinences)

/impertinencias/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions or words that are bothersome or untimely.
The impertinence of his comments ruined the meeting.
La impertinencia de sus comentarios arruinó la reunión.
Disrespect or lack of respect towards someone.
I will not tolerate any more impertinences in this office.
No toleraré más impertinencias en esta oficina.
Inappropriate question or comment at an unsuitable time or place.
His impertinence in asking about her private life was shocking.
Su impertinencia al preguntar sobre su vida privada fue chocante.

Etymology

From the Latin impertinens, -entis which means 'not relevant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to say impertinences
To express comments that are out of place or inappropriate.
decir impertinencias
to commit impertinences
To perform actions that offend or discomfort others.
cometer impertinencias
not to have impertinences
Not to act in a rude or intrusive manner.
no tener impertinencias

Related Words

impertinent
That acts or expresses inappropriately.
impertinente
disrespectful
That shows a lack of respect towards others.
irrespetuoso
lack of education
Behavior that denotes a lack of manners or respect.
falta de educación

Slang Meanings

A comment that makes no sense and is annoying.
That was a total impertinence, no one was interested.
Esa fue una impertinencia total, nadie estaba interesado.
The attitude of someone who intrudes without invitation.
He interrupted the conversation and it was an impertinence.
Se metió en la conversación y fue una impertinencia.