What is the Spanish word for "cranky"?

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

English

cranky

Spanish

malhumorado

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Alternative translations of "cranky"

gruñón
irritable
cascarrabias

Examples of how to use "cranky" in Spanish

English
My grandpa is always cranky in the morning.
Spanish
Mi abuelo siempre está de mal humor por la mañana.
English
The baby is cranky this morning.
Spanish
El bebé está de mal humor esta mañana.
English
She gets cranky when she is hungry.
Spanish
Ella se pone de mal humor cuando tiene hambre.
English
My car feels cranky after the long drive.
Spanish
Mi coche se pone de mal humor después del largo viaje.
English
Don't wake him; he's cranky and tired.
Spanish
No lo despiertes; está de mal humor y cansado.

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