Tolerable (en. Tolerable)

/to.le.ˈɾa.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That can be tolerated without great effort or discomfort.
The pain was tolerable after taking the medication.
El dolor era tolerable después de tomar la medicación.
That is acceptable to a certain degree but not ideal.
The weather at that time of year is tolerable.
El clima en esa época del año es tolerable.
That is not offensive or unacceptable.
His behavior was tolerable compared to others.
Su comportamiento era tolerable en comparación con otros.

Etymology

From Latin 'tolerabilis', which means 'capable of being endured'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excessively tolerable
Something that can be endured up to a certain limit.
tolerable en exceso
tolerable tolerance
The ability to accept differences in specific situations.
tolerancia tolerable

Related Words

tolerance
Act of allowing or accepting something that may be difficult.
tolerancia
intolerable
That cannot be tolerated or endured.
intolerable

Slang Meanings

Everything is calm
The party was fine, everything is calm, tolerable.
La fiesta estaba bien, todo en calma, tolerable.
Passable
The exam was difficult, but in the end, it was passable.
El examen fue difícil, pero al final fue pasable.