What is the Spanish word for "petulant"?

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

English

petulant

Spanish

petulante

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Alternative translations of "petulant"

altanero
arrogante
engreído
presumido

Examples of how to use "petulant" in Spanish

English
Nobody likes a petulant child.
Spanish
A nadie le gusta un niño petulante.
English
The child became petulant when denied dessert.
Spanish
El niño se puso petulante cuando le negaron el postre.
English
Her petulant tone surprised everyone in class.
Spanish
Su tono petulante sorprendió a todos en la clase.
English
He gave a petulant sigh and left.
Spanish
Él soltó un suspiro petulante y se fue.
English
A petulant reply ended the polite conversation.
Spanish
Una respuesta petulante puso fin a la conversación cortés.

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