English–Spanish
“disdainful” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desðeˈɲoso/
Example
Ella tiene una mirada desdeñosa.
She has a disdainful look.
How to say “disdainful” in Spanish
“Disdainful” in Spanish is desdeñoso.
A cold, contemptuous look or gesture.
Example sentences with desdeñoso
Su tono fue desdeñoso durante la reunión.
His tone was contemptuous during the meeting.
Tips for using desdeñoso
- Calling someone desdeñoso in Spanish often sounds harsh, so speakers commonly describe the action (for example, «me miró con frialdad») instead of labeling the person.