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    Intolerable (en. Intolerable)

    /in.to.le.'ra.βle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is unsustainable or causes great discomfort.
    Violent behavior is intolerable in any situation.
    El comportamiento violento es intolerable en cualquier situación.
    Describes a situation that exceeds the limits of what is acceptable.
    The working conditions were intolerable for the workers.
    Las condiciones laborales eran intolerables para los trabajadores.
    Indicates a lack of acceptance towards different ideas or behaviors.
    It is intolerable to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation.
    Es intolerable discriminar a las personas por su orientación sexual.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intolerabilis', which means 'that cannot be tolerated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    this is intolerable
    Refers to a situation that cannot be accepted.
    esto es intolerable
    intolerable attitude
    Behavior that is not acceptable in society.
    actitud intolerable
    intolerable pressure
    A burden or stress that exceeds bearable limits.
    intolerable presión

    Related Words

    intolerance
    Lack of ability to accept differences.
    intolerancia
    tolerate
    Accepting something that is not entirely pleasant.
    tolerar
    bear
    To hold or endure something difficult.
    soportar

    Slang Meanings

    Something that drives you crazy.
    The traffic at this hour is intolerable, it drives me crazy.
    El tráfico a esta hora es intolerable, me saca de quicio.
    A situation that is unbearable.
    His attitude is simply intolerable, it can't be tolerated anymore.
    Esa actitud de él es simplemente intolerable, ya no se aguanta.