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    Tolerar (en. Tolerate)

    /to.leˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To allow something to happen without intervening.
    It is important to tolerate cultural differences.
    Es importante tolerar las diferencias culturales.
    To endure something unpleasant or painful.
    I cannot tolerate excessive noise.
    No puedo tolerar el ruido excesivo.
    To accept someone's presence or behavior.
    She tolerates her colleagues, even though she does not like them.
    Ella tolera a sus compañeros, aunque no los quiera.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tolerate pressure
    To accept the burden or stress without giving in.
    tolerar la presión
    to tolerate criticism
    To accept the negative opinions of others.
    tolerar las críticas
    tolerate no more
    To reach the limit of what can be accepted.
    no tolerar más

    Related Words

    tolerance
    Act of tolerating.
    tolerancia
    intolerance
    Lack of tolerance.
    intolerancia
    tolerant
    One who has the capacity to tolerate.
    tolerante

    Slang Meanings

    To be flexible with others' mistakes.
    In this company, mistakes are quite tolerated.
    En esta compañía se tolera bastante el error.
    To endure a difficult situation.
    I was in a complicated situation, but I knew I had to tolerate.
    Estaba en una situación complicada, pero sabía que debía tolerar.