Pacientemente (en. Patiently)

/paθjentemente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a patient manner, without showing impatience.
He waited patiently for his turn to arrive.
Esperó pacientemente a que llegara su turno.
Acting with calm and serenity in difficult situations.
She patiently listened to her colleagues' complaints.
Ella pacientemente escuchó las quejas de sus compañeros.
Fostering a tolerant and understanding attitude.
He patiently answered all of their questions.
Respondió pacientemente a todas sus preguntas.

Etymology

From Latin 'patientem', which means 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wait patiently
To be waiting for something without losing calm.
esperar pacientemente
listen patiently
To pay attention to what is being said without showing impatience.
escuchar pacientemente
work patiently
To carry out a task with dedication and calmness.
trabajar pacientemente

Related Words

patience
The ability to endure or tolerate difficult situations.
paciencia
patient
Someone who has or shows patience.
paciente

Slang Meanings

To wait without frustration.
It’s a challenge, but I’m learning to manage my emotions and to be more patient.
Es un reto, pero estoy aprendiendo a gestionar mis emociones y a ser más pacientemente.