English–Spanish

“meddlesome” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ofiˈθjoso/

Example

No seas oficioso y deja que hablen ellos.

Don't be meddlesome and let them talk.

Illustration for oficioso (meddlesome)

How to say “meddlesome” in Spanish

“Meddlesome” in Spanish is oficioso.

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

Example sentences with oficioso

No aceptes la ayuda oficiosa de quien no conoces.

Don't accept meddlesome help from someone you don't know.

Tips for using oficioso

  • Speakers commonly avoid sounding oficioso by checking whether help is wanted, for example with '¿Quieres que te ayude?'

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