How to Say "indifference" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “indifference” is “indiferencia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella me miró con total indiferencia.
She looked at me with total indifference.
No podemos actuar con indiferencia ante los problemas de los demás.
We cannot act with indifference toward other people's problems.
Su indiferencia me duele más que su enfado.
Your indifference hurts me more than your anger.
Choosing the right connecting word
When you want to say 'indifference to' or 'toward' something, Spanish usually uses the words 'ante' or 'por' after 'indiferencia'.
The word is feminine
Since it ends in -encia, it is a feminine noun. You must always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using 'a' like in English
Mistake: “Su indiferencia a mis sentimientos.”
Correction: Su indiferencia hacia/por mis sentimientos. While 'a' is sometimes used, 'hacia' (toward) or 'por' (for) sounds much more natural in Spanish.
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