What is the Spanish word for "disdain"?

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

English

disdain

Spanish

desdén

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Alternative translations of "disdain"

desprecio
menosprecio
desdén

Examples of how to use "disdain" in Spanish

English
He looked at them with open disdain.
Spanish
Los miró con abierta desdén.
English
She looked at the messy room with disdain.
Spanish
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desdén.
English
He felt disdain for the unfair decision.
Spanish
Sintió desprecio por la decisión injusta.
English
Their teacher expressed disdain toward cheating students.
Spanish
Su profesor expresó desprecio hacia los estudiantes que hacían trampa.
English
I heard disdain in his calm voice.
Spanish
Escuché desdén en su voz tranquila.

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He looked at them with open disdain.

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