English–Spanish

“cheeky” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾaˈðuɾa/

Example

No seas caradura, devuelve el dinero.

Don't be cheeky, give the money back.

Illustration for caradura (cheeky)

How to say “cheeky” in Spanish

“Cheeky” in Spanish is caradura.

A person or action that blatantly ignores social shame.

Full entry for caradura: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caradura

Es muy caradura pedir que te lo arreglen gratis.

It's very cheeky to ask them to fix it for you for free.

Tips for using caradura

  • Used both as an insult and jokingly among friends, so the speaker's tone and the relationship determine whether 'caradura' reads as playful or offensive.

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