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pazienza — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • forbearance noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
  • nerve noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
  • patience noun The ability to wait calmly or endure difficulty without becoming frustrated.

Senses

pazienza is used for these senses in English:

  • forbearance Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.
  • nerve Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
  • patience The quality of being patient.

forbearance — full definition

  1. noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
  2. noun Patient self-control shown by not reacting, retaliating or enforcing a right you could enforce.

nerve — full definition

  1. noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
  2. noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
  3. noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
  4. verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.

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