inquieto

restless

adjective een-KYEH-toh Rare

Also means

uneasy

Usage Note

Inquieto describes a state of inner unease or physical restlessness, and takes estar for a temporary mood ('I'm restless today') or ser for a habitual temperament ('she's a restless person'). The feminine form is inquieta; the related noun is inquietud ('unease, worry'). It is milder than ansioso ('anxious') and often describes fidgety children or unsettled feelings.

Examples

"El niño estaba muy inquieto en clase."

Natural Translation

The boy was very restless in class.

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