What is the Spanish word for "philistine"?

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

English

philistine

Spanish

filisteo

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Alternative translations of "philistine"

ignorante
inculto
materialista
burdo

Examples of how to use "philistine" in Spanish

English
Only a philistine would dislike this beautiful art.
Spanish
Solo un vulgar sería que no le gustara este hermoso arte.
English
He was called a philistine by his friends
Spanish
Sus amigos lo llamaron un vulgar.
English
Don't be a philistine about music
Spanish
No seas un vulgar con respecto a la música.
English
The philistine ignored the museum's paintings
Spanish
El vulgar ignoró las pinturas del museo.
English
They labeled him a philistine during the debate
Spanish
Lo etiquetaron como un vulgar durante el debate.

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