What is the Spanish word for "restless"?

Learn how to say "restless" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

restless

Spanish

inquieto

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Alternative translations of "restless"

intranquilo
nervioso
agitado
desasosegado

Examples of how to use "restless" in Spanish

English
A restless feeling kept me awake.
Spanish
Una sensación de inquietud me mantenía despierto.
English
The baby grew restless during the long drive.
Spanish
El bebé se puso inquieto durante el largo viaje.
English
She felt restless and could not sit still.
Spanish
Ella se sentía inquieta y no podía quedarse quieta.
English
They grew restless waiting for the delayed train.
Spanish
Se pusieron inquietos esperando el tren retrasado.
English
He became restless as the meeting dragged on.
Spanish
Se volvió inquieto a medida que la reunión se prolongaba.

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A restless feeling kept me awake.

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