How to Say "restless" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “restless” is “inquieto” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hijo es muy inquieto y no para de correr.
My son is very restless and doesn't stop running.
Estoy un poco inquieto por los resultados del médico.
I'm a bit anxious about the doctor's results.
Tuvo un sueño inquieto después de ver esa película.
He had a restless sleep after watching that movie.
Personality vs. Feeling
Use 'ser' if someone is naturally a restless or hyperactive person. Use 'estar' if they are just feeling worried or fidgety right now.
Matching the Person
Since this is a describing word, change the ending to 'inquieta' for girls/women, 'inquietos' for a group of men/mixed, and 'inquietas' for a group of women.
Confusing 'Inquieto' with 'Annoyed'
Mistake: “Estoy inquieto con el ruido.”
Correction: Estoy molesto con el ruido.
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