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    Importuno (en. Importunate)

    /imporˈtuno/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that causes annoyances or discomforts.
    The constant noise from traffic is very importunate for concentrating.
    El ruido constante del tráfico es muy importuno para concentrarse.
    Describes a person who interrupts or causes annoyances persistently.
    The salesperson was so importunate that he wouldn't leave me alone.
    El vendedor era tan importuno que no me dejaba en paz.
    Something that is untimely or arrives at an unwanted moment.
    His visit was importunate because I had an important meeting.
    Su visita fue importuna porque tenía una reunión importante.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'importunus', which means 'untimely' or 'inconvenient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    importunate person
    Individual who causes constant annoyances.
    persona importuna
    inconvenient moment
    Instance when something happens in an inappropriate or unwanted manner.
    momento importuno

    Related Words

    importunity
    Quality of being importunate.
    importunidad
    invasive
    That interferes undesirably in a space or situation.
    invasivo
    annoying
    That causes annoyance or discomfort.
    fastidioso

    Slang Meanings

    Vulgarly refers to someone who is continuously bothering.
    That girl is importunate, she doesn't stop talking to me when I'm busy.
    Esa chica es una importuna, no deja de hablarme cuando estoy ocupado.
    Used to describe situations that are uncomfortable or untimely.
    How importunate this guy is! He won't stop asking questions that don't concern him.
    ¡Qué importuno este tipo! No para de preguntar cosas que no le incumben.