egoísta
/eɡoˈista/
The English word "egotistical" is translated into Spanish as egoísta.
Egoísta is used to describe a person who thinks only of themselves and their own needs. In certain contexts, it can be used to refer to someone who is specifically egotistical.
Which one should you use?
While egoísta describes someone who is selfish and lacks consideration for others, the word egocéntrico is used to specifically describe someone who believes the world revolves around them.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add an 's' to get egoístas.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡoˈista/
Did you know?
- Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change based on gender, egoísta ends in 'a' but remains the same for both men and women.
- The suffix -ista in egoísta is not just a way to turn nouns into adjectives, but it is also the standard way to identify a person's profession, such as artista or dentista.
- In Spanish, calling someone un egoísta can sometimes be a more heavy critique than the English 'egotistical', as it often implies a profound lack of empathy rather than just vanity.
Examples in context
- Eres egoísta.You're egotistical.This sentence is useful for calling someone egoísta.Tatoeba #6603020 by arh, translation #2202801 by CK
- Pedro es demasiado creído para aceptar sus errores.Peter is too egotistical to admit his mistakes.
- No soporto tratar con personas tan narcisistas como Lucía.I can't stand dealing with people as egotistical as Lucía.
- Su jefe es un hombre muy egoísta.His boss is a very egotistical man.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a former coworker.
- Daniel¿Cómo era tu antiguo compañero?How was your former coworker?
- MaríaEra muy egoísta y solo pensaba en él.He was very egotistical and only thought of himself.
- DanielEso es terrible para trabajar en equipo.That is terrible for working in a team.
- MaríaSí, era muy difícil tratar con él.Yes, he was very difficult to deal with.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry egoísta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
