Inquietaba (en. Was disturbing)

/in.kje.ta.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause concern or discomfort in someone.
His friend's health status troubled him greatly.
El estado de salud de su amigo lo inquietaba mucho.
To create unease or anxiety related to something.
The news of the approaching storm troubled the townspeople.
La noticia de la tormenta que se acercaba inquietaba a los habitantes del pueblo.
To make someone not at ease.
The government's political decisions troubled the citizens.
Las decisiones políticas del gobierno inquietaban a la ciudadanía.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'inquietare', which means to disturb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

does not trouble me
It does not worry me.
no me inquieta
constant unease
State of continuous concern.
inquietud constante
leave unsettled
Not resolving a concern.
dejar inquieto

Related Words

unease
Feeling of unease or concern.
inquietud
unsettling
That provokes unease or concern.
inquietante
to disturb
To cause unease or concern.
inquietar

Slang Meanings

To be nervous or anxious about something.
He was anxious about the exam he had that afternoon.
Estaba inquieto por el examen que tenía esa tarde.
To have bad vibes about a situation.
The atmosphere in the meeting left me unsettled.
El ambiente en la reunión me dejó inquieto.