What does "despectivamente" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "despectivamente" with examples and practice

Spanish

despectivamente

English

contemptuously

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "despectivamente"

disdainfully
scornfully
derisively
contemptibly

Examples of how to use "despectivamente" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo miró despectivamente.
English
He looked at him with contempt.
Spanish
Ella miró despectivamente al hombre desconocido.
English
She looked at the stranger with contempt.
Spanish
El profesor habló despectivamente de la idea.
English
The teacher spoke dismissively of the idea.
Spanish
No respondas despectivamente a tus compañeros.
English
Don't respond to your classmates with disdain.
Spanish
Contestó despectivamente y se fue de inmediato.
English
He answered dismissively and left immediately.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "despectivamente" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to English
Lo miró despectivamente.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What does "despectivamente" mean in English? | Habladoo