Spanish Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Spanish word
prepotente
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾepoˈtente/
Meaning
- adjectivearrogant
Example
El jefe es muy prepotente y no escucha.
The boss is very arrogant and doesn't listen.
More examples
La actitud prepotente del político enfadó a la audiencia.
The politician's arrogant attitude angered the audience.
Core concept
Boss towering over a smaller employee and pointing authoritatively.
Common phrases
actitud prepotente
arrogant attitude
comportamiento prepotente
arrogant behavior
tono prepotente
arrogant tone
Similar words
arrogante: Assumes personal superiority and looks down on others with contempt.
soberbio: Overestimates own talents or worth and scorns people as inferior.
altanero: Acts haughty and aloof, behaving coldly toward others.
autoritario: Exercises authority to give strict orders and demand obedience.
Definition in Spanish
Que usa su autoridad o influencia para imponerse sobre otras personas con actitud arrogante.
Word origin
From Latin prepotens (prae- 'before' + potens 'powerful'), via medieval Latin into Spanish as prepotente, originally describing someone whose power lets them dominate others.
Usage tips
- Saying eres prepotente directly often provokes, so speakers commonly soften it with actúa de forma prepotente or parece prepotente.