Spanish Conversation · Level 124
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Spanish word
peyorativo
Pronunciation
IPA/peʝoɾaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivederogatory
Example
No digas cosas peyorativas sobre él.
Don't say derogatory things about him.
More examples
No uses un comentario peyorativo sobre su trabajo.
Do not use a derogatory comment about his work.
Core concept
A tone of contempt.
Common phrases
comentario peyorativo
derogatory comment
tono peyorativo
derogatory tone
Similar words
ofensivo: Hurts feelings or offends by using rude or inappropriate language.
insultante: Directly attacks or insults someone with clear intent to demean them.
despectivo: Conveys a dismissive, superior attitude that treats others as inferior.
despreciativo: Shows scornful regard and devalues someone or something as unworthy.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa desprecio o menosprecio hacia una persona, un grupo, una idea o una cosa.
Word origin
From Latin peior 'worse' via the verb pejorare 'to make worse', with -ativo added to create an adjective that signals disparagement.
Usage tips
- Frequently used to critique language indirectly, for example 'eso suena peyorativo', which flags an expression as disparaging rather than directly accusing a person.
Other meanings
- insultingadjective
Opposites
- elogiosolaudatoryadjective
- respetuosorespectfuladjective