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How to Say "pushy" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpushyis ofrecidoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1informal
Overly aggressive in self-promotion.
A storybook illustration depicting a scene where a character is leaning aggressively close to another character, who is visibly recoiling and uncomfortable, illustrating a lack of social boundaries.

Examples

No seas tan ofrecido; espera tu turno para hablar.

Don't be so pushy; wait your turn to speak.

Ella es muy ofrecida con los clientes, lo cual es inapropiado.

She is very forward with clients, which is inappropriate.

Understanding the Tone

In this sense, 'ofrecido' means you are making yourself too available or putting yourself forward inappropriately. It is almost always a negative description of behavior.

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