What does "despreciativo" mean in English?

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Spanish

despreciativo

English

contemptuous

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Alternative translations of "despreciativo"

disdainful
scornful
derisive
contemptible

Examples of how to use "despreciativo" in Spanish

Spanish
Me miró con un gesto despreciativo.
English
He looked at me with a contemptuous gesture.
Spanish
Un comentario despreciativo hirió a María.
English
A contemptuous comment hurt María.
Spanish
Su gesto fue claramente despreciativo y frío.
English
His gesture was clearly contemptuous and cold.
Spanish
Dijo algo con tono despreciativo y burlón.
English
He said something with a contemptuous and mocking tone.
Spanish
El jefe usó un lenguaje despreciativo ayer.
English
The boss used contemptuous language yesterday.

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Me miró con un gesto despreciativo.

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