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Paciente

Definition

(adj) Able to accept delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Examples

La paciente profesora explicó el concepto varias veces hasta que los estudiantes entendieron.
The patient teacher explained the concept several times until the students understood.
  • Sé paciente conmigo.

    Be patient with me.

  • Mi madre fue paciente en la fila del banco.

    My mom was patient in the bank line.

  • Necesito un jefe más paciente a las ocho de la mañana.

    I need a boss who's more patient at eight in the morning.

  • Con los niños de tres años, Paco sigue siendo paciente, aunque lleguen cansados del parque.

    With three-year-olds, Paco still stays patient, even when they come back tired from the park.

Related words

Other Spanish words at this level include Jato, Picar, Bronca, Chuleta, and Frikismo. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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