How to Say "self-centered" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “self-centered” is “egoísta” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano es muy egoísta y nunca comparte sus juguetes.
My brother is very selfish and never shares his toys.
Fue una decisión egoísta ignorar las necesidades del equipo.
It was a selfish decision to ignore the team's needs.
Ella no es egoísta; de hecho, siempre piensa en los demás.
She is not selfish; in fact, she always thinks of others.
Adjectives that don't change form
Unlike most Spanish adjectives (like 'alto/alta'), 'egoísta' always stays the same, whether you are describing a man (él es egoísta) or a woman (ella es egoísta).
Trying to make it feminine
Mistake: “Mi amiga es egoísta.”
Correction: Mi amiga es egoísta. (The form is already correct; do not try to change it to *egoísto* or *egoístas* for singular feminine.)
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