What is the Spanish word for "condescension"?

Learn how to say "condescension" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

condescension

Spanish

condescensión

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Alternative translations of "condescension"

patronazgo
altivez
soberbia
desdén

Examples of how to use "condescension" in Spanish

English
His tone was full of condescension.
Spanish
Su tono estaba lleno de condescendencia.
English
She reacted badly to his condescension at lunch.
Spanish
Ella reaccionó mal a su condescendencia en el almuerzo.
English
His condescension made the students feel small.
Spanish
Su condescendencia hizo que los estudiantes se sintieran pequeños.
English
I will not accept condescension from my manager.
Spanish
No aceptaré la condescendencia de mi jefe.
English
They noticed condescension in his polite voice.
Spanish
Notaron condescendencia en su voz cortés.

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