How to Say ‘Patience’ in Mexican Spanish
La paciencia
lah pah-SYEHN-syah
[lah pah-SYEHN-syah]
💬 Usage Tip: Spanish uses la where English uses "your": gracias por la paciencia "thanks for your patience". su paciencia also works.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».
The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”
paciencia
[pah-SYEHN-syah]
patience
The ability to wait calmly; key in slow cooking.
Hay que tener paciencia.
You have to be patient.
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