Meaning
Expresses admiration for someone's patience or one's own lack of it.
Cultural Background
In Spain, '¡Qué paciencia!' is often used with a sigh to express frustration with bureaucracy.
Tone matters
The meaning changes entirely based on your tone of voice. Keep it warm for compliments, sharp for frustration.
Meaning
Expresses admiration for someone's patience or one's own lack of it.
Tone matters
The meaning changes entirely based on your tone of voice. Keep it warm for compliments, sharp for frustration.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
¡Qué _________ tienes!
The noun 'paciencia' is required after 'Qué'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises¡Qué _________ tienes!
The noun 'paciencia' is required after 'Qué'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very friendly relationship. Otherwise, use a full sentence.
Related Phrases
Tener paciencia
synonymTo have patience
