ten paciencia conmigo
/ten paθjenθja kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bear with me" is translated into Spanish as ten paciencia conmigo.
This phrase is used to ask for temporary patience during a delay, a technical difficulty or while explaining something complex.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'have patience with me'.
Which one should you use?
While ten paciencia conmigo is the standard request, you might use Espere un momento (wait a moment) for a polite and straightforward request to wait or Aguanta un poco (hold on for a bit) in informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on who you are addressing. Use tenga paciencia conmigo for a formal singular subject. If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural form tengan paciencia conmigo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ten paθjenθja kommiɡo/
Did you know?
- The word conmigo is a linguistic relic of a doubled meaning. It is a contraction of the Latin 'cum' and 'mecum', which literally translates to 'with me with'.
- The word paciente is a double agent in Spanish. Depending on the context, it can describe a person who is being calm and patient or a person receiving medical treatment.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a person might respond to a request for patience with the phrase no pasa nada, which literally means 'nothing happens'.
Examples in context
- Ten paciencia conmigo.Bear with me.This sentence demonstrates the basic use of ten paciencia conmigo.Tatoeba #6086375 by albrusgher, translation #2244999 by CK
- Por favor, ten paciencia conmigo.Please bear with me.This sentence shows how to use ten paciencia conmigo with "please".Tatoeba #2800264 by halime, translation #3722688 by CM
- Por favor, espere un momento mientras reviso su solicitud.Please bear with me while I review your request.
- Espera un momento, tengo que buscar el libro que mencionaste.Bear with me, I need to find the book you mentioned.
- Tenga paciencia, por favor. La reunión comenzará en breve.Please have patience. The meeting will start shortly.
- Aguanta un poco, estoy casi listo para salir.Hold on for a bit, I'm almost ready to leave.
- Ten paciencia conmigo, estoy aprendiendo a usar este programa.Bear with me, I am learning how to use this program.
Example conversation
Sofía is trying to fix a technical issue on her laptop while Daniel waits.
- SofíaTen paciencia conmigo, todavía no entiendo cómo funciona esto.Bear with me, I don't understand how this works yet.
- DanielNo te preocupes, Sofía, yo te espero.Don't worry, Sofia, I'll wait for you.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel, ya casi lo tengo.Thanks, Daniel, I almost have it.
- DanielDe nada, tómate tu tiempo.You're welcome, take your time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, paciencia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
