How to Say "so typical" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “so typical” is “típico” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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AdjectiveB1informal
expressing predictability or annoyance
Examples
¡Típico! Llegó tarde otra vez.
Typical! He arrived late again. (Implies annoyance)
Es típico de él prometer mucho y hacer poco.
It's just like him to promise a lot and deliver little.
Fixed Phrase
When used to describe a person's predictable behavior, the phrase 'Es típico de [person]' is common and usually remains masculine singular ('típico') even if the person is female.
Overusing the Feminine Form
Mistake: “Es típica de María llegar tarde.”
Correction: Es típico de María llegar tarde. (When talking about a general characteristic/action, the masculine singular form is often preferred, even for a female subject.)
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