What is the Spanish word for "contemptuously"?

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

English

contemptuously

Spanish

con desprecio

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Alternative translations of "contemptuously"

despectivamente
desdeñosamente
con desprecio
con desdén

Examples of how to use "contemptuously" in Spanish

English
She contemptuously dismissed his foolish idea.
Spanish
Ella desestimó con desprecio su idea tonta.
English
She laughed contemptuously at his excuse.
Spanish
Ella se rió con desprecio de su excusa.
English
He glanced contemptuously at the broken vase.
Spanish
Él miró con desprecio al jarrón roto.
English
They spoke contemptuously about the new rules.
Spanish
Ellos hablaron con desprecio sobre las nuevas reglas.
English
The teacher smiled contemptuously and walked away.
Spanish
La profesora sonrió con desprecio y se fue.

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