tolerar

Senses

1. 1.

   to tolerate, to put up with

   to accept or endure something unpleasant or annoying without complaining

2. 2.

   to tolerate, to allow

   to permit something to happen or exist without interference

3. 3.

   to tolerate (medically)

   to be able to take a medication or food without adverse reaction

Examples

• "Eu não vou tolerar esse tipo de comportamento na minha casa."

  I'm not going to tolerate this kind of behavior in my house.

• "Meu estômago não tolera comida muito apimentada."

  My stomach doesn't tolerate very spicy food.

• "É difícil tolerar tanto barulho durante o dia todo."

  It's hard to put up with so much noise all day long.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "tolerar o comportamento" (tolerate behavior), "tolerar a dor" (tolerate pain), and "tolerar intolerância" (tolerate intolerance). In medical contexts, frequently used with foods, medications, or physical conditions. Often appears in negative constructions expressing limits of patience or physical capacity.