pazienza
/patˈt͡sjɛn.t͡sa/feminine
The English word 'patience' is translated into Italian as pazienza.
pazienza is a noun used to describe the quality of being patient. A common way to express possessing this quality is by using the verb 'avere' (to have) in the collocation 'avere pazienza'. If you want to describe a person who possesses this quality, you would use the adjective paziente or you can use the adverb pazientemente to describe an action done in a patient manner.
Meaning: quality of being patient (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
pazienza is a feminine noun. When referring to the concept of patience in a general sense, it is typically preceded by the feminine definite article la to form la pazienza.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /patˈtsjɛn.tsa/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, saying pazienza! as a standalone exclamation means 'oh well' or 'it cannot be helped'. It is used to signal a resigned acceptance of a disappointing situation.
- The Italian word pazienza shares its DNA with the English verb 'suffer', as both stem from the Latin 'patior', which means to undergo or endure.
- The expression con tutta la pazienza del mondo (with all the patience in the world) is frequently used sarcastically in Italian to describe a situation that was actually incredibly frustrating.
Examples in context
- Io non ho pazienza.I have no patience.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not possess the quality of pazienza.Tatoeba #4265064 by Guybrush88, translation #281982 by CK
- Mi manca la pazienza.I lack patience.This sentence is useful for saying that you lack pazienza.Tatoeba #1447612 by Guybrush88, translation #8763625 by deniko
- Abbi pazienza con me.Have patience with me.This sentence is useful for asking someone to show pazienza toward you.Tatoeba #2794816 by Guybrush88, translation #2794785 by halime
- La pazienza è una virtùPatience is a virtue
- Mantieni la calma e la pazienzaStay calm and patient
- Prenditi il tempo necessario e fai le cose lentamenteTake your time and do things slowly
- Ho perso la pazienzaI have lost patience
- La pazienza è l'arte di sperarePatience is the art of hoping
- 179 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are stuck in a long line at the supermarket.
- GiuliaLorenzo, serve tanta pazienza per aspettare qui.Lorenzo, it takes a lot of patience to wait here.
- LorenzoHai ragione, la mia pazienza sta finendo.You're right, my patience is running out.
- GiuliaCerca di avere ancora un po' di pazienza.Try to have a little more patience.
- LorenzoSì, cercherò di essere paziente.Yes, I will try to be patient.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “patience” translations and entries pazienza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pazienza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
