Tolerancia (en. Tolerance)

/to.le.ˈɾan.θja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Acceptance of ideas, beliefs, or practices different from one's own.

Example sentence: Religious tolerance is fundamental in multicultural societies.

La tolerancia religiosa es fundamental en sociedades multiculturales.

Definition: Ability to endure adverse situations without complaining.

Example sentence: His tolerance toward pain is admirable.

Su tolerancia ante el dolor es admirable.

Definition: Permissiveness of a person towards attitudes or behaviors they do not like.

Example sentence: Tolerance in interpersonal relationships improves coexistence.

La tolerancia en las relaciones interpersonales mejora la convivencia.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'tolerantia', which means 'capacity to endure'.

Common phrase: zero tolerance

Common phrase meaning: Policy that does not allow any deviation from the norms.

tolerancia cero

Common phrase: practice tolerance

Common phrase meaning: Act in a way that accepts the diversity of opinions and behaviors.

practicar la tolerancia

Common phrase: active tolerance

Common phrase meaning: Engaging in the acceptance and promotion of diversity.

tolerancia activa

Related word: tolerant

Related word description: That shows or has tolerance.

tolerante

Related word: intolerance

Related word description: Inability to accept ideas or behaviors that differ from one's own.

intolerancia

Related word: patience

Related word description: Ability to endure difficult situations or discomforts without getting frustrated.

paciencia

Slang meaning: Tolerance in colloquial language

Slang example: If you have no tolerance, life becomes complicated.

Si no tienes tolerancia, la vida se vuelve complicada.

Slang meaning: Use of 'tolerance' in friendship contexts

Slang example: Tolerance among friends is essential for getting along.

La tolerancia entre amigos es esencial para llevarse bien.