How to Say "arrogant person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “arrogant person” is “arrogante” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Su tono de voz era muy arrogante y desagradable.
His tone of voice was very arrogant and unpleasant.
Ella es una persona inteligente, pero a veces parece arrogante.
She is an intelligent person, but sometimes she seems arrogant.
No seas tan arrogante; nadie quiere trabajar contigo.
Don't be so arrogant; nobody wants to work with you.
Adjective Form Stays the Same
Since 'arrogante' ends in '-e', it is the same form whether you are describing a masculine person (el hombre arrogante) or a feminine person (la mujer arrogante). The only change is when you make it plural (arrogantes).
Using it as a Noun
You can turn the adjective into a noun (meaning 'an arrogant person') simply by putting the article 'el' or 'la' in front of it: 'Vi a un arrogante en la calle' (I saw an arrogant guy on the street).
Gender Change Error
Mistake: “Using 'arroganto' for a man or 'arroganta' for a woman.”
Correction: The correct form is always 'arrogante' for both genders. It does not follow the typical '-o' for masculine, '-a' for feminine pattern.
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