melindroso
/melindɾoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "picky eater" is translated into Spanish as melindroso.
To describe someone who is a picky eater, it is common to use the phrase es muy melindroso con la comida, meaning "he is very picky with food".
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Spain, the slang term tiquismiquis is used to describe picky eaters.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective melindroso must agree in gender with the person being described. Use melindrosa for a female and melindrosos for a group of picky eaters.
How do you pronounce it?
/melindɾoso/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, people might use the word mañoso to describe a picky eater, though this word can also mean 'crafty' or 'manipulative'.
- In many Spanish-speaking households, the habit of being melindroso is often countered with the phrase come lo que hay, meaning 'eat what is there'.
- Calling someone melindroso in a formal setting can imply they are lacking in courage or are too hesitant to take a risk.
Examples in context
- Mi hijo es un comedor exigente y siempre ha sido difícil encontrar alimentos que le gusten.My son is a picky eater and it has always been difficult to find foods he likes.
- No puedo creer lo melindroso que eres para comer. ¿Nada te gusta?I can't believe how picky you are with food. Is there nothing you like?
- Mi hermano es muy melindroso con la comida.My brother is a very picky eater.
- No seas tan melindroso y prueba esto.Don't be such a picky eater and try this.
- Es un niño melindroso con las verduras.He is a picky eater with vegetables.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are deciding what to order at a restaurant.
- DanielPidamos pizza, que es segura para todos.Let's order pizza, since it's safe for everyone.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel es muy melindroso con la comida.You're right, Daniel is a very picky eater with food.
- DanielNo soy tan melindroso, solo no me gusta el brócoli.I'm not that picky, I just don't like broccoli.
- ElenaEso es exactamente lo que diría un melindroso.That is exactly what a picky eater would say.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
