Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
antipático
Pronunciation
IPA/antiˈpatiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfriendly
Example
No seas antipático con ella.
Don't be unfriendly to her.
More examples
Cuando hablas así, puedes parecer antipático para los demás.
When you talk like that, you can seem unfriendly to others.
Core concept
Indifferent body language that makes others uncomfortable.
Common phrases
ser antipático con alguien
be unfriendly to someone
parecer antipático
seem unfriendly
Similar words
desagradable: Acts in ways that create discomfort or annoyance in others.
arisco: Avoids close contact and responds sharply, making socializing difficult.
distante: Keeps emotional distance, showing little warmth or interest.
hosco: Shows a blunt, gruff manner with a curt, unsmiling expression.
Definition in Spanish
Que en el trato personal es poco amable o muestra indiferencia que molesta al otro.
Word origin
Borrowed through the Romance languages from Greek anti- 'against' and pathos 'feeling', with the adjectival -ico ending.
Usage tips
- Although it resembles English antipathetic or antipathy, antipático is an everyday adjective for a person's unfriendly manner rather than an abstract noun.