How to Say "capricious" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “capricious” is “caprichoso” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano pequeño es muy caprichoso con la comida.
My little brother is very picky and unpredictable with food.
No seas caprichosa, no podemos comprar todo lo que ves.
Don't be so impulsive; we can't buy everything you see.
El destino es caprichoso y nos volvió a reunir.
Fate is unpredictable and brought us together again.
Matching the Person
Remember to change the ending to 'caprichosa' if you are talking about a woman or a girl, and use 'caprichosos/as' for groups.
Choosing the right 'to be'
Use 'ser' if being whimsical is part of someone's personality. Use 'estar' if they are just acting that way right now.
Using it only for people
Mistake: “Only using 'caprichoso' for spoiled children.”
Correction: You can also use it for nature or inanimate objects that act in unpredictable ways, like the wind or the sea.
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