Spanish Conversation · Level 92
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Spanish word
irrespetuoso
Pronunciation
IPA/irespeˈtwoso/
Meaning
- adjectivedisrespectful
Example
No seas irrespetuoso conmigo.
Don't be disrespectful to me.
More examples
Su gesto fue irrespetuoso durante la reunión.
His gesture was disrespectful during the meeting.
Core concept
Person or act that shows a lack of respect or consideration for others.
Common phrases
ser irrespetuoso
be disrespectful
comentario irrespetuoso
disrespectful comment
gesto irrespetuoso
disrespectful gesture
Similar words
grosero: Uses coarse language or rough manners that offend others.
maleducado: Neglects basic manners and behaves impolitely in social situations.
descortés: Lacks courtesy and polite manners in social interaction.
desconsiderado: Acts without regard for others' feelings or circumstances.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a una persona o un acto que muestra falta de respeto o consideración hacia otra u otras personas.
Word origin
The adjective is formed from the negative prefix ir- plus respetuoso, which derives from the noun respeto (from Latin respectus), giving the sense 'not respectful'.
Usage tips
- Spanish typically uses ser irrespetuoso for a person's general character and fue or estuvo irrespetuoso for a specific disrespectful act.
Other meanings
- impoliteadjective
Opposites
- respetuosorespectfuladjective
- cortéscourteousadjective
Related words
- irrespetuosidadrudenessnoun
- irrespetuosamenterudelyadverb