What is the Spanish word for "selfish"?

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

English

selfish

Spanish

egoísta

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Examples of how to use "selfish" in Spanish

English
Don't be such a selfish child.
Spanish
No seas un niño tan egoísta.
English
He acted selfish and ignored their needs.
Spanish
Actuó de manera egoísta e ignoró sus necesidades.
English
It is selfish to take the last cookie.
Spanish
Es egoísta tomar la última galleta.
English
Her selfish choice hurt everyone's feelings.
Spanish
Su elección egoísta lastimó los sentimientos de todos.
English
Don't be selfish; share your toys today.
Spanish
No seas egoísta; comparte tus juguetes hoy.

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