Toleraba (en. Tolerated)

/to.le.ˈɾa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To allow or accept something even if it is not pleasant.

She tolerated her coworker's behavior.

Ella toleraba el comportamiento de su compañero de trabajo.

To endure a difficult situation without giving up.

Despite the problems, he tolerated the pressure of work.

A pesar de los problemas, él toleraba la presión del trabajo.

To accept ideas or behaviors different from one’s own.

He always tolerated others' opinions in discussions.

Él siempre toleraba las opiniones de los demás en las discusiones.

From the Latin 'tolerare', which means to bear or endure.

tolerate differences

Accepting and respecting the varied opinions, customs, or ways of life of others.

tolerar las diferencias

not tolerate

Not allowing or accepting something.

no tolerar

zero tolerance

Policy of not accepting any deviation from a norm or conduct.

tolerancia cero

tolerance

Attitude of respect and acceptance towards differences.

tolerancia

intolerant

One who does not tolerate or accept differences.

intolerante

tolerant

One who has the capacity to tolerate or accept things or situations.

tolerante

To endure something difficult in extreme situations.

In this job, only those who truly tolerate pressure survive.

En este trabajo, solo los que realmente toleran la presión sobreviven.

To accept something annoying or uncomfortable without complaining.

Sometimes you have to tolerate that friend who is always late.

A veces hay que tolerar a ese amigo que siempre llega tarde.