How to Say "brazen" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “brazen” is “cínico” — use 'cínico' when the brazen behavior involves dishonesty, hypocrisy, or a deliberate disregard for truth and morality, often with an element of deception.
Use 'cínico' when the brazen behavior involves dishonesty, hypocrisy, or a deliberate disregard for truth and morality, often with an element of deception.
Learn more →Choose 'sinvergüenza' to describe someone who is boldly shameless or impudent, acting without any embarrassment or concern for social norms or consequences.
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Examples
Me parece muy cínico que pidas honestidad cuando tú siempre mientes.
I find it very brazen that you ask for honesty when you always lie.
sinvergüenza
Examples
Fue una mentira sinvergüenza.
It was a brazen lie.
Choosing Between 'Cínico' and 'Sinvergüenza'
Learners often confuse 'cínico' and 'sinvergüenza' because both imply a lack of proper behavior. Remember that 'cínico' specifically points to dishonesty or hypocrisy, while 'sinvergüenza' focuses more broadly on being shamelessly bold.
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