How to Say "contemptible" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “contemptible” is “despreciable” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
behavior that deserves hate
Examples
Mentirle a un amigo es un acto despreciable.
Lying to a friend is a despicable act.
Ese hombre es una persona despreciable por cómo trata a los demás.
That man is a despicable person because of how he treats others.
One size fits all
This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change whether you are talking about a man or a woman. You can say 'un hombre despreciable' or 'una mujer despreciable'.
Don't confuse with 'depreciable'
Mistake: “Using 'despreciable' when talking about a car losing value.”
Correction: Use 'depreciable' for financial value and 'despreciable' for moral value or tiny amounts.
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