Tibieza (en. Lukewarmness)

/tiˈβjeθa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: State or quality of being lukewarm.

Example Sentence: The lukewarmness of the water made it pleasant to swim.

La tibieza del agua hacía que fuera agradable nadar.

Definition: Indifferent attitude or lack of interest.

Example Sentence: His lukewarmness in the face of the problem cost him the opportunity to act.

Su tibieza ante el problema le costó la oportunidad de actuar.

Definition: Sensation of moderate warmth.

Example Sentence: I felt lukewarmness in the room due to the heater.

Sentí tibieza en la habitación debido al calefactor.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the Latin 'tibĭdus', meaning 'tempered' or 'lukewarm'.

Common Phrase: no lukewarmness

Common Phrase Meaning: refers to a situation where indifference is not allowed and action is sought.

no hay tibieza

Common Phrase: emotional lukewarmness

Common Phrase Meaning: indicates a lack of passion or commitment in personal relationships.

tibieza emocional

Related Word: lukewarm

Related Word Description: Having a temperature intermediate between cold and hot.

tibio

Related Word: tempered

Related Word Description: Existing at a moderate temperature, neither hot nor cold.

templado

Slang Meaning: To have lukewarmness in spirits.

Slang Meaning Example: He's a bit lukewarm about the project and isn't getting involved.

Está un poco tibio con el proyecto y no se involucra.

Slang Meaning: To act with lukewarmness.

Slang Meaning Example: I can't continue with lukewarmness, I need determination.

No puedo seguir con tibieza, necesito determinación.