estar inquieto

estar inquieto
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be restless
No sé qué me pasaba. Estaba inquieto y no podía conciliar el sueño.I don't know what was wrong with me. I was restless and I couldn't get to sleep.
b. to fidget
Los niños empezaban a estar inquietos al final de la última clase antes del almuerzo.The children began to fidget at the end of the last period before lunch.
c. to fuss
El bebé está inquieto desde que se despertó. - ¿Quizá tiene hambre?The baby has been fussing since he woke up. - Maybe he's hungry?
a. to be anxious
Estaba inquieto porque ya era muy tarde y no habías llegado aún.I was anxious because it was very late and you hadn't arrived yet.
b. to be worried
¿Por qué estás tan inquieto? Tranquilo. Todo va a salir bien.Why are you so worried? Relax. Everything is going to be OK.
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