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    Patience (en. Patience)

    /ˈpeɪʃəns/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The quality of being patient.
    Patience is a highly valued virtue in life.
    La paciencia es una virtud muy valorada en la vida.
    The ability to suffer, tolerate, or wait without complaints.
    He had to demonstrate a lot of patience while caring for his sick grandmother.
    Tuvo que demostrar mucha paciencia al cuidar de su abuela enferma.
    The ability to wait for a period of time without losing calm.
    Patience is key when teaching children.
    La paciencia es clave al enseñar a los niños.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'patientia', which means 'the capacity to suffer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    patience of Job
    A lot of patience in adverse situations.
    paciencia de Job
    to have patience
    To wait calmly.
    tener paciencia
    for lack of patience
    When one does not have patience.
    a falta de paciencia

    Related Words

    patient
    A person who practices patience.
    paciente
    tolerance
    The ability to accept differences and wait.
    tolerancia
    calm
    Calm and in control of oneself.
    sereno

    Slang Meanings

    To have no patience.
    I was so impatient that I couldn't wait any longer.
    Estaba tan impaciente que no podía esperar más.
    To lose one's calm.
    I lost my patience when I saw the mess.
    Se me fue la paciencia cuando vi el desorden.