Impaciencia is a noun in Spanish.
/im.paˈθjen.θja/ (in Castilian Spanish) or /im.paˈsi.en.sja/ (in Latin American Spanish)
Impaciencia refers to the state or quality of being impatient, characterized by an inability to wait calmly for something or for an outcome. It implies a lack of patience, often leading to anxiety or frustration about delays or expected events.
In the Spanish language, impaciencia is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, with a slight inclination towards written forms due to its nuanced meaning. It often appears in discussions about emotions, experiences, or situations where waiting is involved, such as waiting for news, events, or outcomes.
The impatience of the students was noticeable in the waiting room.
Su impaciencia por obtener resultados inmediatos lo llevó a tomar decisiones apresuradas.
His impatience to get immediate results led him to make hasty decisions.
La impaciencia en las filas largas puede causarte mucho estrés.
Impaciencia is frequently used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, often highlighting the negative impacts of impatience or the importance of patience.
One should not be impatient in this process.
La impaciencia es mala consejera.
Impatience is a bad advisor.
Con paciencia y calma, se disipa la impaciencia.
With patience and calm, impatience dissipates.
La impaciencia nos hace perder oportunidades.
Impatience makes us lose opportunities.
Es mejor esperar que actuar con impaciencia.
The word impaciencia derives from the Latin word impatientia, which is composed of the prefix in- (indicating negation) and patientia (meaning patience). Thus, impaciencia literally translates to "lack of patience."
Synonyms: - Intranquilidad (restlessness) - Agitación (agitation) - Ansiedad (anxiety)
Antonyms: - Paciencia (patience) - Serenidad (serenity) - Tranquilidad (calmness)