A2 — Elementaryadjective
paziente
patient, tolerant
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tolleranteperseverantecalmoflemmaticostoico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
impazientenervosoirascibileagitatofrettoloso
Usage note
'Paziente' is neutral. 'Tollerante' emphasises acceptance of others. 'Flemmatico' implies a cool, unruffled temperament. 'Stoico' suggests enduring hardship without complaint. 'Perseverante' focuses on persistence.
Example
"Bisogna essere pazienti quando si impara una nuova lingua."
"You need to be patient when learning a new language."
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