"Impertinencia" refers to a behavior or remark that is rude, inappropriate, or irrelevant to the context. It can also imply a lack of respect or politeness. In the legal domain, it may refer to comments or actions that stray away from the subject matter at hand or are out of line.
In terms of usage frequency: - It’s moderately used in both oral and written contexts, often seen in legal documents, literature, or formal conversations more than in everyday casual speech.
The impertinence of his comment surprised everyone in the meeting.
El abogado alegó que la pregunta era una impertinencia y no tenía relación con el caso.
The lawyer argued that the question was impertinence and unrelated to the case.
No tolero la impertinencia en mis clases, todos deben respetarse mutuamente.
While "impertinencia" is not as commonly used in idiomatic expressions, it can interact with various phrases in a more figurative sense. Here are some sentences featuring the word in idiomatic expressions:
Impertinence has no place in a serious discussion.
No puedo soportar la impertinencia de aquellos que no saben escuchar.
I cannot stand the impertinence of those who do not know how to listen.
Su impertinencia fue el colmo, decidí no volver a hablarle.
His impertinence was the last straw; I decided not to speak to him again.
La impertinencia que mostró durante la cena fue inaceptable.
The impertinence he showed during dinner was unacceptable.
A veces, la impertinencia es solo una forma de tratar de llamar la atención.
The word "impertinencia" comes from the Latin term "impertinēntia," which is derived from "impertinens," meaning “not pertaining to” or “irrelevant.” The prefix "im-" usually signifies negation, while "pertinens" relates to being pertinent or relevant.
Synonyms - Irreverencia (irreverence) - Insolencia (insolence) - Irrelevancia (irrelevance)
Antonyms - Pertinencia (pertinence) - Relevancia (relevance) - Respeto (respect)