Intolerancia (en. Intolerance)

/intoleránθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Attitude of rejection towards different ideas, groups, or individuals.
Intolerance towards other cultures can generate conflicts.
La intolerancia hacia otras culturas puede generar conflictos.
Medical condition that prevents or hinders tolerance to certain substances.
His lactose intolerance prevents him from consuming dairy products.
Su intolerancia a la lactosa le impide consumir productos lácteos.
Inability to accept different opinions or behaviors.
Religious intolerance has been a problem in many societies.
La intolerancia religiosa ha sido un problema en muchas sociedades.

Etymology

From Latin 'intolerantĭa', which means 'lack of tolerance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

zero tolerance
Policy that involves not accepting any form of intolerance.
intolerancia cero
intolerance to frustration
Inability to tolerate situations that cause frustration.
intolerancia a la frustración
religious intolerance
Rejection of other beliefs or religions.
intolerancia religiosa

Related Words

tolerance
Attitude of respect and acceptance towards differences.
tolerancia
inclusion
Practice of integrating all people without discrimination.
inclusión
discrimination
Unequal treatment of people based on characteristics such as race or belief.
discriminación

Slang Meanings

Extreme rejection.
His intolerance leads him to refuse to talk to those who think differently.
Su intolerancia lo lleva a no querer hablar con quienes piensan diferente.
Zero tolerance.
In this community, there is intolerance towards racism.
En esta comunidad hay intolerancia hacia el racismo.