English–Spanish

“whim” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈpɾitʃo/

Example

Lo compré por capricho.

I bought it on a whim.

Illustration for capricho (whim)

How to say “whim” in Spanish

“Whim” in Spanish is capricho.

A short-lived desire driven by personal taste.

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

Example sentences with capricho

A veces es mejor no ceder a un capricho.

Sometimes it's better not to yield to a whim.

Tips for using capricho

  • Looks similar to English caprice, but in Spanish capricho is more colloquial and frequently appears as an explanation for an unplanned buy rather than in formal registers.

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