patronizing

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

adjective B2
Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: common. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. condescendiente (de trato superior)

Similar words

condescending

Worth distinguishing: "condescending" is despective in tone; "patronizing" implies treating someone as inferior/less capable.

Similar in other languages

German

herablassend

herablassend is the German word for the same thing — both mean "condescending."

Práctica

1 ¿Qué significa patronizing?

2 Completa el espacio en blanco: His ___ attitude annoyed the new employee.

3 ¿Qué gráfico de características corresponde a patronizing?

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