indispuesto (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/i.n.dis.'pwe.ɾ.to/

Translation Options into English

• Indisposed
• Unwell
• Unfit
• Unable

Meaning and Usage

The word indispuesto is used in the Spanish language to describe a state of being unwell or unable to perform certain activities, often referring to a temporary physical ailment or discomfort. It can denote a lack of physical or mental readiness.

Indispuesto is fairly common in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more in written language, especially in formal or medical discussions.

Example Sentences

1. No puedo asistir a la reunión porque estoy indispuesto.

2. I can't attend the meeting because I am indisposed.

3. Ella se siente indispuesta después de la comida.

4. She feels unwell after the meal.

5. El médico dijo que está indispuesto y necesita descansar.

6. The doctor said he is unwell and needs to rest.

Idiomatic Expressions

While indispuesto itself does not form a wide range of idiomatic expressions, it can be used in a few expressions related to health or readiness.

1. Estar indispuesto para trabajar.
2. To be unfit to work.
3. Hoy me siento indispuesto para trabajar después de esa gripe.

4. Today I feel unfit to work after that flu.

5. Indispuesto por los cambios de clima.

6. Unwell due to weather changes.
7. Me siento indispuesto por los cambios de clima en esta temporada.

8. I feel unwell due to the weather changes this season.

9. Estar indispuesto para salir.

10. To be unable to go out.
11. Lamentablemente, estoy indispuesto para salir esta noche.
12. Unfortunately, I am unable to go out tonight.

Etymology

The word indispuesto comes from the Spanish prefix in- indicating negation, and dispuesto, derived from the Latin dispositus, which means "disposed" or "arranged."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Mal (sick)
• Enfermo (ill)

• Inapetente (unfit)

• Antonyms:

• Dispuesto (disposed/ready)
• Saludable (healthy)
• Capaz (capable)

This comprehensive overview of indispuesto explores its usage, examples, and related idiomatic expressions, offering a more nuanced understanding of the term in Spanish language contexts.