Meaning
La expresión en inglés «I can’t stand» se utiliza para expresar una fuerte aversión o intolerancia hacia algo o alguien. En español, podría interpretarse como «no soporto» o «no aguanto». Se emplea cuando una persona tiene una reacción negativa intensa hacia una situación, objeto o persona, que le resulta extremadamente desagradable.
Por ejemplo, si alguien dice «I can’t stand the noise», está indicando que el ruido es tan molesto o irritante que no puede tolerarlo. Es importante destacar que esta expresión transmite un sentimiento fuerte y no debe tomarse a la ligera.
En el uso diario, «I can’t stand» puede aplicarse en diversas situaciones, como alimentos que no nos gustan, hábitos de otras personas que nos irritan, o incluso condiciones climáticas que nos resultan incómodas. Es una manera directa de expresar disgusto o rechazo.
Al aprender esta expresión, es útil recordar que refleja una emoción intensa y se utiliza generalmente en contextos donde se quiere enfatizar una fuerte repulsión o desagrado.
Today's Sentences
- I can't stand you right now.
- I can't stand her rude comments.
- I can't stand large crowds of people.
- I can't stand waiting in line.
- I can't stand working with him anymore.
- Writer's Note
01
I can't stand you right now.
Situation 1
Did you really say those things about me?
I did say those things because I think they’re true.
I can’t stand you right now.
Maybe we should talk when we’ve both cooled down.
Situation 2
Those are really horrible comments.
Really?
I’m just saying historical facts.
Solo estoy diciendo hechos históricos.
I can’t stand you right now.
That’s ok.
I can’t stand you either.
Yo tampoco te soporto.
02
I can't stand her rude comments.
Situation 1
Did you enjoy Professor M’s lecture?
Honestly,
I can’t stand her rude comments.
no soporto sus comentarios groseros.
I agree.
She is quite rude during class.
Ella es bastante grosera durante la clase.
I don’t know how I’ll stand a whole semester.
Situation 2
It’s difficult to be around her for long periods of time.
Why does it bother you?
I can’t stand her rude comments.
I understand.
Entiendo.
03
I can't stand large crowds of people.
Situation 1
Are we going out this weekend?
I’m not sure I want to.
Why?
I can’t stand large crowds of people.
Situation 2
Do you want to go to the night market?
Not really.
Why not?
There’s so much to see and buy!
¡Hay tanto que ver y comprar!
I can’t stand large crowds of people.
04
I can't stand waiting in line.
Situation 1
Is this new restaurant really worth it?
I hope so.
The reviews were really good.
Las reseñas fueron realmente buenas.
Honestly,
I can’t stand waiting in line.
no soporto esperar en la fila.
Really?
Should we go somewhere else?
¿Deberíamos ir a otro lugar?
Situation 2
I’m so hungry.
Me too but the wait time is so long during lunch.
I can’t stand waiting in line.
But there are lines everywhere during this time.
05
I can't stand working with him anymore.
Situation 1
I can’t stand working with him anymore.
Is there a particular reason?
He sets unrealistic expectations and disrespects employees.
Let me talk to him and we’ll have a meeting with the team.
Situation 2
I’m getting blamed at work again.
Are you ok?
No. I can’t stand working with him anymore.
I understand. You must be so stressed.
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I can't stand" is a common way to express strong dislike, annoyance, or intolerance toward something or someone. It's often used in informal conversation and is more emotional than simply saying "I don’t like".
- Key Points for "I can't stand":
👉 It expresses a strong emotional reaction (not physical standing).
👉 A strong expression to use in place of feelings of dislike or hate.
Examples:
👉 I hate vegetables = I can’t stand vegetables,
👉 I hate the color green = I can’t stand the color green.
👉 I hate loud chewing. = I can’t stand loud chewing.
👉 I hate being late. = I can’t stand being late.
👉 I hate waiting in long lines. = I can’t stand waiting in long lines. - Common Contexts:
👉 Behaviors: I can’t stand people who interrupt.
👉 Situations: I can’t stand being stuck in traffic.
👉 Sensory triggers: I can’t stand strong perfumes.
👉 Expresa una reacción emocional fuerte (no se refiere a estar de pie físicamente).
👉 Es una expresión intensa que se puede usar en lugar de sentimientos de desagrado u odio.
Ejemplos:
👉 Odio las verduras = I can’t stand vegetables,
👉 Odio el color verde = I can’t stand the color green.
👉 Odio masticar ruidosamente = I can’t stand loud chewing.
👉 Odio llegar tarde = I can’t stand being late.
👉 Odio esperar en filas largas = I can’t stand waiting in long lines.
👉 Comportamientos: No soporto a las personas que interrumpen.
👉 Situaciones: No soporto estar atrapado en el tráfico.
👉 Desencadenantes sensoriales: No soporto los perfumes fuertes.
Sometimes, being ‘good’ at English isn’t about using the longest and most difficult vocabulary but to have the flexibility of using words/phrases that express how you feel.
