pasensiyoso
habitually patient
From root: pasensya
Usage Note
Pasensiyoso is used to describe a person whose character is naturally patient. It is derived from the Spanish word paciencioso.
Examples
" Pasensiyoso ang guro namin. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is patient.
Literal Translation
Patient the teacher our.
" Pasensiyoso ang aming drayber. "
Natural Translation
Our driver is habitually patient.
Literal Translation
Habitually-patient the our driver.
" Dahil pasensiyoso ang aming amo, hindi siya kaagad nagagalit kahit may pagkakamali kaming nagagawa sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Because our boss is habitually patient, he doesn't get angry right away even when we make mistakes at work.
Literal Translation
Because patient the our boss, not he immediately gets-angry even has mistake we make in work.
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