/paˈθjente/ ES
/paˈsjente/ MX
Translation
patient
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Word origin
From Latin patiens ('suffering, enduring'), present participle of pati ('to suffer'). The same root gives English patient, patience and passion.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- patiens
- English cognates
- patient, patience, passion
Grammar
Examples
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You have to be patient with children.
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The doctor sees the next patient.
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I am patient, but not as patient as my mother.
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The patient has been in hospital for two weeks.
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Be patient, these things take time.
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The patient has been waiting for the doctor for two hours.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 13: paciente, hambre, molestar and 6 more words.