Tolerarla

Tolerarla is the form that results when the Spanish verb tolerar (to tolerate) is combined with the feminine direct object pronoun la. In this construction, la stands in for a feminine noun or referent that has been mentioned or is understood from context. The result is a single infinitive phrase meaning “to tolerate it” or “to tolerate her,” depending on what la refers to. If the referent are masculine or mixed, different pronouns would be used (lo for masculine singular, los/las for plural).

Grammar and use

In Spanish, clitic pronouns such as la can attach to the ends of infinitives, gerunds, and imperatives. Tolerarla is therefore commonly found in sentences like No puedo tolerarla (I can’t tolerate her/it), or Tolerarla sería difícil (Enduring it/her would be difficult). The form can also appear in subordinate clauses with the pronoun attached to the infinitive, as in Después de tolerarla, decidió marcharse (After tolerating her, he decided to leave). When sense requires emphasis or different rhythm, the pronoun may be placed elsewhere, but tolerarla itself is the standard written form.

Nuance and usage

Tolerar something or someone implies bearing discomfort, acceptance, or permission, often with a sense of endurance rather than approval. Tolerarla specifically emphasizes the feminine referent. In everyday use, tolerarla is often contrasted with stronger verbs like soportar or aguantar, where tolerar is milder or more conditional.

See also

Related Spanish terms include tolerar, soportar, aguantar, and tolerancia. Usage guidance from dictionaries and style guides can clarify pronoun attachment and accentuation in complex sentences.