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    Paciencia (en. Patience)

    /paˈθjenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The ability to endure difficult situations or wait without getting frustrated.
    Patience is needed to teach children.
    Se necesita paciencia para enseñar a los niños.
    The attitude of being understanding and tolerant of others' imperfections or mistakes.
    His patience with newcomers at work is admirable.
    Su paciencia con los novatos en el trabajo es admirable.
    The virtue of enduring without complaints or frustrations.
    Cultivating patience is essential in all areas of life.
    Cultivar la paciencia es esencial en todas las áreas de la vida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'patientia', which means 'suffering, tolerance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose patience
    To stop being patient and become impatient or angry.
    perder la paciencia
    to be patient
    To have the capacity to wait or tolerate without despair.
    ser paciente
    the patience of Job
    It refers to exceptional patience, like that of the biblical character Job.
    paciencia de Job

    Related Words

    patient
    A person who has patience.
    paciente
    one who is patient
    Relating to patience; enduring difficulties.
    patiente

    Slang Meanings

    To take things calmly.
    Instead of complaining, I made an effort to be patient and wait.
    En vez de quejarme, hice un esfuerzo por tener paciencia y esperar.
    To be tolerant in difficult situations.
    It is necessary to have patience when things don't go as one wants.
    Es necesario tener paciencia cuando las cosas no salen como uno quiere.