What does "mezquino" mean in English?

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Spanish

mezquino

English

mean

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Alternative translations of "mezquino"

stingy
petty
miserly
nasty

Examples of how to use "mezquino" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un gesto mezquino y egoísta.
English
It was a petty and selfish gesture.
Spanish
Mi vecino es muy mezquino con todos.
English
My neighbor is very stingy with everyone.
Spanish
No seas mezquino con tus amigos.
English
Don't be stingy with your friends.
Spanish
Su comentario fue mezquino y ofensivo.
English
His comment was petty and offensive.
Spanish
Ese regalo fue mezquino de su parte.
English
That gift was stingy of him.

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Fue un gesto mezquino y egoísta.

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