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    Inerte (en. Inert)

    /iˈneɾte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That remains without movement or activity.
    Inert matter does not respond to external stimuli.
    La materia inerte no responde a estímulos externos.
    That lacks energy or strength to act.
    His inert attitude towards the problem surprised everyone.
    Su actitud inerte ante el problema sorprendió a todos.
    In chemistry, it refers to substances that do not react.
    Argon is an inert gas used in various applications.
    El argón es un gas inerte utilizado en diversas aplicaciones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inerte', meaning 'inactive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be inert
    to be in a state of inactivity or lack of reaction.
    estar inerte
    inert feeling
    an emotion that is not felt intensely.
    sentimiento inerte

    Related Words

    inactivity
    State of not performing any activity.
    inactividad
    passivity
    Condition of not taking initiative.
    pasividad

    Slang Meanings

    Lack of interest or motivation.
    You have been very inert lately, what’s wrong with you?
    Estás muy inerte últimamente, ¿qué te pasa?
    To be very calm or relaxed.
    I was inert on the sofa watching television all day.
    Estaba inerte en el sofá viendo televisión todo el día.