How to Say "picky" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “picky” is “exigente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi profesor de matemáticas es muy exigente con la tarea.
My math teacher is very demanding with the homework.
Ser un atleta profesional es una carrera muy exigente.
Being a professional athlete is a very demanding career.
No seas tan exigente contigo mismo; lo hiciste bien.
Don't be so tough on yourself; you did well.
One Form for All
This word is 'gender-neutral.' It ends in -e, so it stays exactly the same whether you are describing a man (un hombre exigente) or a woman (una mujer exigente).
Using 'Con'
When you want to say who or what someone is demanding towards, use the word 'con' (with). For example: 'Soy exigente con mi perro' (I am demanding with my dog).
The 'O' Trap
Mistake: “El jefe es exigento.”
Correction: El jefe es exigente. Even though 'jefe' is masculine, the adjective 'exigente' never ends in 'o'.
Confusing with 'Demandante'
Mistake: “Es una persona muy demandante.”
Correction: Es una persona muy exigente. While 'demandante' exists, it usually refers to a 'plaintiff' in a lawsuit. Use 'exigente' for personality.
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