inquieto

[ĩ.ki.ˈɛ.tu]

adjectivemasculinepl: inquietos

restless, uneasy, anxious

1. Unable to stay still or relax; in a state of agitation or nervousness

The child was inquieto during the long car ride.

A criança estava inquieta durante a longa viagem de carro.

2. Experiencing worry or concern about something

He felt inquieto about the upcoming exam.

Ele se sentia inquieto sobre o exame que se aproximava.

3. Characterized by or showing signs of agitation or unease

The inquieto crowd waited for news.

A multidão inquieta esperava por notícias.

NYC Slang

antsy, jittery, on edge

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General Brazilian

inquieto

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

inquieto

Common colloquial usage with emphasis on physical restlessness

São Paulo

inquieto

Formal and informal contexts, often used to describe anxiety

Portugal

inquieto

Standard usage, may be slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese

estar inquieto como uma pulga - to be restless like a flea

alma inquieta - restless soul

coração inquieto - anxious heart

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