What is the Spanish word for "picky"?

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

English

picky

Spanish

quisquilloso

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Alternative translations of "picky"

exigente
selectivo
meticuloso
puntilloso

Examples of how to use "picky" in Spanish

English
My daughter is a very picky eater.
Spanish
Mi hija es una comedora muy exigente.
English
My sister is very picky about clothes.
Spanish
Mi hermana es muy exigente con la ropa.
English
He becomes picky when choosing a restaurant.
Spanish
Él se vuelve exigente al elegir un restaurante.
English
The child is picky with his vegetables.
Spanish
El niño es exigente con sus verduras.
English
Be picky and ask questions before buying.
Spanish
Sé exigente y haz preguntas antes de comprar.

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