What is the Spanish word for "fussy"?

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

English

fussy

Spanish

quisquilloso

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Alternative translations of "fussy"

exigente
meticuloso
puntilloso
remilgado

Examples of how to use "fussy" in Spanish

English
My child is a very fussy eater.
Spanish
Mi hijo es un comilón muy exigente.
English
The baby became fussy after the nap.
Spanish
El bebé se puso quisquilloso después de la siesta.
English
She is fussy about her lunch choices.
Spanish
Ella es exigente con sus elecciones de almuerzo.
English
Don't be fussy; try the new dish.
Spanish
No seas quisquilloso; prueba el plato nuevo.
English
They criticized the fussy decoration style.
Spanish
Criticaron el estilo de decoración tan elaborado.

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