patient
Pronunciación: [/ˈpeɪ̯ʃənt/]
Palabra
Contexto: «healthcare»
(adjective) able to wait calmly without complaining, especially when you're sick and need to see a doctor. When someone is patient, they wait quietly and don't get upset.
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The patient waited for their turn to see the doctor without getting upset.
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She was not patient and kept tapping her foot impatiently in the waiting room.
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Can you be patient and wait a little longer for your turn?
Contexto: «healthcare»
(noun) a person who receives medical treatment or care. When you are sick and go to the hospital, you become a patient.
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The doctor had many patients to see that day.
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The nurse took the patient's temperature before giving them medicine.
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How many patients are waiting in the emergency room?
Contexto: «general»
(adjective) able to remain calm and not become annoyed, even when you have to wait a long time. When someone is patient, they stay calm and don't get angry, even if things are taking a while.
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The teacher was patient with the students who needed extra help.
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He lost his patience and yelled at the customer who kept asking questions.
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How do you stay patient when things are not going as planned?
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