How to Say "bourgeois" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bourgeois” is “burgués” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
formal/academic
Examples
Llevan una vida muy burguesa en las afueras de la ciudad.
They lead a very middle-class life in the suburbs.
No me gusta ese estilo de decoración tan burgués; prefiero algo más moderno.
I don't like that very conventional style of decoration; I prefer something more modern.
Sus valores burgueses siempre estaban presentes en sus decisiones.
His middle-class values were always present in his decisions.
Adding Gender
For the feminine version, add an 'a' and remove the accent mark: 'burguesa'.
Placement of the Word
When used to describe a person's values or style, it usually goes after the person or thing it describes.
Missing Accent
Mistake: “un hombre burgues”
Correction: un hombre burgués
Other Meanings of “burgués”
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