What is the Spanish word for "haughty"?

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

English

haughty

Spanish

altivo

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Alternative translations of "haughty"

arrogante
soberbio
desdeñoso
orgulloso

Examples of how to use "haughty" in Spanish

English
She has a very haughty and arrogant manner.
Spanish
Ella tiene una actitud muy altiva y arrogante.
English
She gave a haughty glance at him.
Spanish
Ella le lanzó una mirada altiva.
English
The haughty waiter ignored our requests.
Spanish
El camarero arrogante ignoró nuestras peticiones.
English
He spoke in a haughty and cold tone.
Spanish
Él habló con un tono altivo y frío.
English
Her haughty smile made others uncomfortable.
Spanish
Su sonrisa arrogante incomodaba a los demás.

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