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“flattery” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈkjeβɾo/

Example

Ella usa requiebros para conseguir favores.

She uses flattery to get favors.

Illustration for requiebro (flattery)

How to say “flattery” in Spanish

“Flattery” in Spanish is requiebro.

Short, suggestive compliment or pick-up line intended to ingratiate.

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

Example sentences with requiebro

No le gustaron los requiebros insinceros.

He didn't like insincere compliments.

Tips for using requiebro

  • In everyday speech requiebro often overlaps with piropo, but requiebro emphasizes intent to gain favor while piropo more often denotes public or street compliments.

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