indiferente
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “indiferente” mean in English?
indifferent — showing no interest or concern; neither for nor against
indifferent — showing no interest or concern; neither for nor against (actitud indiferente, sociedad indiferente)
Example sentences
No podemos permanecer indiferentes ante el sufrimiento de las poblaciones afectadas por el conflicto.
We cannot remain indifferent to the suffering of populations affected by the conflict.
La película no deja indiferente a nadie: o te entusiasma o la detestas, pero no provoca reacciones neutras.
The film leaves nobody cold: you either love it or hate it, but it provokes no neutral reactions.
How to use it
Indiferente means 'indifferent' — showing no interest, concern, or preference. Common constructions: ser/mostrarse indiferente a/ante; dejar indiferente a alguien. Ser/estar: ser for character; estar for temporary state ('estaba indiferente ante la propuesta'). Important phrase: no dejar indiferente (to affect/not leave cold).
Common mistake
Indiferente ≠ neutral: neutral implies balance and objectivity; indiferente implies lack of care or interest. A neutral mediator is impartial; an indiferente witness simply doesn't care about the outcome.