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    Insolencia (en. Insolence)

    /insolenθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Attitude or behavior that shows a lack of respect or shamelessness.
    His insolence in the meeting was unacceptable.
    Su insolencia en la reunión fue inaceptable.
    Action that is considered offensive or challenging.
    The young man's insolence surprised everyone present.
    La insolencia del joven sorprendió a todos los presentes.
    Challenge to authority or established norms.
    The employee's insolence cost him his job.
    La insolencia del empleado le costó su trabajo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'insolentia', meaning 'impudence' or 'shamelessness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have insolence
    To act with a lack of respect or shamelessness.
    tener insolencia
    manifest insolence
    To openly show a lack of respect.
    insolencia manifiesta
    insolence of youth
    Impudence or defiance often associated with youth.
    insolencia de la juventud

    Related Words

    impudence
    Attitude of lack of respect or shame.
    descaro
    disrespect
    Lack of respect towards someone or something.
    irrespeto
    shamelessness
    Attitude or behavior that has no shame.
    desvergüenza

    Slang Meanings

    Freshness
    That freshness she has in talking to elders is insolence.
    Esa frescura que tiene para hablarle a los mayores es insolencia.
    Impudence
    His impudence when addressing his boss was shocking.
    Su descaro al tratar a su jefe fue sorprendente.