intolerant

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BrE /ˈɪntələrənt/ AmE /ˈɪntələrənt/

adjective en → es

1 UNACCEPTING [attributive / predicative] B1

not willing to accept or allow something, especially an opinion or way of life that is different from your own

intolerante, no aceptar

  • be intolerant towards somebody/something

Collocations intolerant of other cultures · intolerant attitudes

  • The town is known for being intolerant towards outsiders.

    La ciudad es conocida por ser intolerante con los extranjeros.

2 MEDICAL [attributive / predicative] B2

not able to use or deal with something, especially a drug or food

alérgico/a, no tolerar

  • be intolerant of something

Collocations intolerant to gluten · intolerant to painkillers

  • She is lactose intolerant and cannot eat dairy products.

    Ella es alérgica a la lactosa y no puede comer productos lácteos.