English–Spanish
“know-it-all” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/saβeloˈtoðo/
Example
No soporto a los sabelotodos que no escuchan.
I can't stand know-it-alls who don't listen.
How to say “know-it-all” in Spanish
“Know-it-all” in Spanish is sabelotodo.
A conversational interrupter who likes to show off knowledge.
Example sentences with sabelotodo
No seas un sabelotodo en clase.
Don't be a know-it-all in class.
Tips for using sabelotodo
- It appears mainly in informal speech and can sound insulting when used directly, so speakers often soften it with qualifiers like un or ese when speaking about someone.