How to Say "snooty" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “snooty” is “estirado” — B2 level.
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adjectiveB2informal
showing disdain for those of lower social status
Examples
No me cae bien el nuevo jefe, es un poco estirado.
I don't like the new boss; he's a bit stuck-up.
A pesar de ser rica, ella no es nada estirada.
Despite being rich, she isn't stuck-up at all.
Eran tan estirados que ni siquiera nos saludaron.
They were so snooty they didn't even say hello to us.
Use with 'ser' vs 'estar'
Use 'ser' if you are describing someone's permanent personality (He is a snooty person). Use 'estar' if they are just acting that way today.
Thinking it means 'long'
Mistake: “El camino es estirado.”
Correction: El camino es largo. Use 'estirado' for things that were pulled tight or for people's attitudes, not for distance.
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