English–Spanish
“despise” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desðeˈɲaɾ/
Example
No debes desdeñar a nadie por su trabajo.
You should not despise anyone for their work.
How to say “despise” in Spanish
“Despise” in Spanish is desdeñar.
A person turning their back on someone with a scornful glance.
Example sentences with desdeñar
Es fácil desdeñar una opinión que no coincide con la tuya.
It's easy to belittle an opinion that does not agree with yours.
Tips for using desdeñar
- Calling a person desdeñar is strong and can sound insulting, so speakers often criticize a specific action or choose milder verbs to avoid offense.