English–Spanish
“selfish” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/eɣoˈista/
Example
Nunca presta porque es egoísta.
He never lends because he is selfish.
How to say “selfish” in Spanish
“Selfish” in Spanish is egoísta.
Person acting without regard for others' needs.
Example sentences with egoísta
Una decisión egoísta puede herir a los demás.
A selfish decision can hurt others.
Tips for using egoísta
- Use ser to describe a habitual trait (es egoísta) and estar siendo or ha sido un poco egoísta to signal a temporary selfish action.