Inklingo

indiferente

een-dee-feh-REHN-teh/indifeˈɾente/

indiferente means indifferent in Spanish (showing no interest or concern).

indifferent, unmoved

Also: all the same, unconcerned
Adjectivem or fB1
A child looking away with a neutral expression while a colorful butterfly lands on their shoulder.

📝 In Action

Me es indiferente si comemos pizza o pasta.

A2

It's all the same to me if we eat pizza or pasta.

Él parecía indiferente ante las malas noticias.

B1

He seemed indifferent to the bad news.

Su arte no deja a nadie indiferente.

B2

His art doesn't leave anyone unmoved (it makes a strong impression).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • apático (apathetic)
  • desinteresado (disinterested)
  • neutral (neutral)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • mostrarse indiferenteto act indifferent
  • serle indiferente a alguiento not matter to someone
  • quedarse indiferenteto remain unmoved

Idioms & Expressions

  • No dejar indiferente a nadieTo provoke a strong reaction (positive or negative) in everyone

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "indiferente" in Spanish:

indifferentunconcernedunmoved

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How do you say 'She is indifferent' in Spanish?

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📚 Etymology

From Latin 'indifferens', combining 'in-' (not) and 'differens' (different). It originally meant something that doesn't have a distinguishing feature or doesn't make a difference.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: indifferentFrench: indifférentItalian: indifferente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'indiferente' always negative?

Not necessarily. While it can mean someone is cold or uncaring, it is very often used neutrally to say you have no preference between two good choices.

What's the difference between 'indiferente' and 'igual'?

'Igual' is much more common in daily speech (e.g., 'Me da igual'). 'Indiferente' is slightly more formal and precise.

Can I use 'indiferente' for things?

Yes. You can say a result or a choice is 'indiferente' to mean it doesn't change the final outcome.