Tolerante (en. Tolerant)

/to.le'ran.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has the capacity to accept or tolerate something.
It is important to be tolerant of cultural differences.
Es importante ser tolerante con las diferencias culturales.
One who does not show intolerance or rejection towards differences.
A tolerant society allows everyone to live in harmony.
Una sociedad tolerante permite que todos vivan en armonía.
One who respects the beliefs and customs of others.
Educating children to be tolerant is essential.
Educar a los niños para que sean tolerantes es fundamental.

Etymology

From Latin 'tolerans', meaning 'to endure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

zero tolerance
Attitude that implies not accepting any transgression.
tolerancia cero
to be tolerant
Attitude of accepting and respecting others.
ser tolerante

Related Words

tolerance
Attitude and action of tolerating.
tolerancia
intolerant
One who does not tolerate or accept others.
intolerante

Slang Meanings

A term used to describe someone who is too permissive.
That guy is so tolerant that he accepts everything that is said to him.
Ese chico es tan tolerante que acepta todo lo que le dicen.
It can refer to someone who is seen as a 'nice guy'.
Don’t be so tolerant; sometimes you have to set limits.
No seas tan tolerante, a veces hay que poner límites.