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    Inquieta (en. Restless)

    /inˈkjet.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is agitated or does not have calm.
    The restless girl could not sit still in one place.
    La niña inquieta no podía estar sentada en un solo lugar.
    That provokes unease or anxiety.
    The news unsettles the entire community.
    La noticia inquieta a toda la comunidad.
    Said of a person: That shows interest in many things and does not concentrate on one alone.
    It is a restless mind, always seeking new challenges.
    Es una mente inquieta, siempre buscando nuevos desafíos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inquietus', meaning 'restless' or 'without rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be restless
    To feel anxious or worried.
    estar inquieta
    restless about the future
    Worried about what is to come.
    inquieta por el futuro
    a restless mind
    A person who is always seeking new knowledge.
    una mente inquieta

    Related Words

    restlessness
    State of worry or unease.
    inquietud
    disturbing
    That causes unease or is disturbing.
    inquietante
    restless (masculine)
    That does not find physical or mental rest.
    inquieto

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of extreme nervousness.
    Since they told her she has an exam, she is very restless.
    Desde que le dijeron que tiene examen, está muy inquieta.
    To feel agitated for different reasons.
    When there are many people, I feel restless.
    Cuando hay mucha gente, me siento inquieta.