English–Spanish

“rubber-stamper” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃupaˈtintas/

Example

El chupatintas selló todos los papeles sin leerlos.

The rubber-stamper stamped all the papers without reading them.

Illustration for chupatintas (rubber-stamper)

How to say “rubber-stamper” in Spanish

“Rubber-stamper” in Spanish is chupatintas.

An office clerk mechanically stamping forms without reading them.

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

Example sentences with chupatintas

Aunque lo describan como chupatintas, propuso ideas para mejorar el trámite.

Although he is described as a rubber-stamper, he proposed ideas to improve the procedure.

Tips for using chupatintas

  • Common as a joking insult among coworkers, but when applied to a named person or in political criticism it is often taken as an attack.

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