How to Say "pessimist" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pessimist” is “pesimista” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a person who expects the worst
Examples
Soy un pesimista cuando se trata del clima.
I am a pessimist when it comes to the weather.
Un pesimista es un optimista con experiencia.
A pessimist is an optimist with experience.
No escuches a los pesimistas.
Don't listen to the pessimists.
Gendered Articles
To show if the pessimist is male or female, just change the word 'the' or 'a' before it: 'el pesimista' (the male) or 'la pesimista' (the female).
Using the wrong 'a'
Mistake: “Un pesimisto.”
Correction: Un pesimista. Remember, the noun form follows the same rule as the adjective; the ending never changes to 'o'.
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