elitistas
/elitistas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "elitists" is translated into Spanish as elitistas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Pijos is used to describe people who are considered snobbish or pretentious. In Mexico, the term Fifís is commonly used to refer to individuals who exhibit a haughty attitude and elitist behavior. Additionally, the phrase Jet set denotes people who belong to the upper class and are known for their extravagant lifestyles and exclusive social circles.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun/adjective is elitista. The word elitistas is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/elitistas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the term fresa is used to describe someone who is 'posh' or 'elitist', but it literally translates to 'strawberry' in English.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, someone exhibiting elitist behavior might be called creído, which literally means 'believed', implying they have 'believed too much of themselves'.
- In some Latin American countries, calling someone estirado is a way to call them an elitist. It literally means 'stretched', suggesting the person holds their head or posture too high to look down on others.
Examples in context
- Los pijos no entienden las dificultades que enfrenta la clase trabajadora.Snobbish people don't understand the difficulties faced by the working class.
- Algunos críticos son unos elitistas.Some critics are elitists.
- No me gustan los elitistas.I don't like elitists.
- Ellos actúan como elitistas en la fiesta.They act like elitists at the party.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a fancy private club.
- SofíaEse club es solo para elitistas.That club is only for elitists.
- AlejandroSí, no dejan entrar a cualquiera.Yes, they don't let just anyone in.
- SofíaMe parece una actitud muy cerrada.I think it's a very closed-off attitude.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía.You are right, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
