Inacción (en. Inaction)
/inaθˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
State of not acting or remaining inactive.
His inaction regarding the problem was criticized by everyone.
Su inacción ante el problema fue criticada por todos.
The omission of taking a necessary or expected action.
The inaction on the part of the government in this crisis is concerning.
La inacción por parte del gobierno en esta crisis es preocupante.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'inactio', which means 'lack of action'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
total inaction
Situation in which no activity is carried out.
inacción total
to fall into inaction
Not acting when required to do so.
caer en la inacción
to mitigate inaction
Taking steps to avoid lack of action.
mitigar la inacción
Related Words
action
The accomplishment of something; movement towards achieving a goal.
acción
inactive
State of not participating in activities or work.
inactivo
activity
State of being active; the act of doing something.
actividad
Slang Meanings
Doing nothing in emergency situations.
Inaction in times of crisis is something that cannot be allowed.
La inacción en tiempos de crisis es algo que no se puede permitir.
Being in 'passive' mode without making decisions.
Instead of taking action, he remained in inaction as if everything was fine.
En vez de actuar, se quedó en inacción como si todo estuviera bien.