bastardo arrogante
/bastaɾdo aroɡante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "arrogant bastard" is translated into Spanish as bastardo arrogante.
The term is an insulting phrase used to describe a man who is overly proud and behaves in a superior way toward others. While bastardo can literally mean a person born out of wedlock, in this context it is used as a common insult for a person's character.
How do you pronounce it?
/bastaɾdo aroɡante/
Did you know?
- While 'bastardo' is a direct translation, a Spanish speaker looking to express a similar level of intense anger might instead use malnacido, which literally means 'badly born'.
- The word bastardo is not only used for people but also to describe a hybrid animal or a plant that is a cross between two species.
- While bastardo is a harsh insult in Spanish, in some Latin American cultures it is occasionally used ironically or affectionately among very close friends to denote a 'clever' or 'cheeky' person.
Examples in context
- No quiero tener nada que ver con ese engreído desgraciado.I want nothing to do with that arrogant bastard.
- Ayer conocí a un bastardo arrogante en la conferencia.Yesterday, I met an arrogant bastard at the conference.
- Ese patán presumido se cree mejor que todos nosotros.That conceited jerk thinks he's better than all of us.
- No soporto a ese bastardo arrogante.I can't stand that arrogant bastard.
- Él se cree mejor que todos, es un bastardo arrogante.He thinks he is better than everyone, he is an arrogant bastard.
- Ese bastardo arrogante me insultó ayer.That arrogant bastard insulted me yesterday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a rude coworker.
- AlejandroEl nuevo jefe es un bastardo arrogante.The new boss is an arrogant bastard.
- SofíaSí, trata mal a todo el mundo.Yes, he treats everyone badly.
- AlejandroSe cree superior a nosotros.He thinks he is superior to us.
- SofíaEs el bastardo arrogante más grande que conozco.He is the biggest arrogant bastard I know.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
