paciente
patient, tolerant
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/pɐˈsjẽ.t͡ʃi/
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Cultural Note
Patience is valued differently across Portuguese-speaking countries. Portuguese people are known for their patience in queues and bureaucracy, while Brazilians express patience through 'jeitinho' — finding creative workarounds rather than waiting.
📝 Example Sentences
Tens de ser mais paciente com as crianças.
You need to be more patient with children.
Ela é uma professora muito paciente.
She is a very patient teacher.
Obrigado por seres tão paciente comigo.
Thank you for being so patient with me.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | pacientes |
| masculine_plural | pacientes |
| feminine_singular | paciente |
| masculine_singular | paciente |