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    Impertinente (en. Impertinent)

    /impeɾtiˈnente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to an attitude or comment that is inappropriate or out of place.
    His question was impertinent and caused discomfort in the meeting.
    Su pregunta fue impertinente y causó incomodidad en la reunión.
    Being obstinately disrespectful or defiant.
    Although he was a child, his impertinent behavior surprised everyone.
    Aunque era un niño, su comportamiento impertinente sorprendió a todos.
    Having no relevance or pertinence in a given context.
    The comment you made in the conversation was impertinent.
    El comentario que hiciste en la conversación fue impertinente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impertinens', meaning 'not pertinent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an impertinent comment
    To make a comment that is out of place or inappropriate.
    hacer un comentario impertinente
    to act in an impertinent manner
    To behave in a thoughtless or defiant manner.
    actuar de manera impertinente
    to respond in an impertinent way
    To give responses that are disrespectful or inappropriate.
    responder de forma impertinente

    Related Words

    impertinence
    Quality of being impertinent.
    impertinencia
    rudeness
    Lack of courtesy or respect in dealing with others.
    descortesía
    insolence
    Attitude of showing disdain or lack of respect.
    insolencia

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts disrespectfully in a conversation
    That girl always has an impertinent comment in class.
    Esa chica siempre tiene un comentario impertinente en clase.
    A term to describe someone who doesn’t know when to be quiet
    Don't be impertinent and listen to what you're told.
    No seas impertinente y escucha lo que te dicen.