egocéntrico
/eɡoθentɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'self centered' is translated into Spanish as egocéntrico.
The term is used to describe someone who thinks only about themselves and their own needs without considering other people.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the person or group it describes. Use egocéntrica for a single female subject and egocéntricos for a group of men or a mixed-gender group. For a group consisting only of women, use egocéntricas.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡoθentɾiko/
Did you know?
- While egocéntrico is the direct translation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase mirarse el ombligo, which literally means 'to look at one's own belly button'.
- If you want to describe a person who is 'self-centered' in an exaggerated, almost comedic way, you might use the word ególatra, which implies someone who worships themselves like a god.
- In many Spanish-speaking social circles, calling someone creído is a much more common way to insult their ego than using the formal term egocéntrico.
Examples in context
- El director es bastante egocéntrico y siempre busca destacar su trabajo por encima del equipo.The director is quite self-centered and always seeks to highlight his work above the team.
- No puedo creer lo creída que es Ana, siempre habla de sí misma y se cree mejor que todos.I can't believe how conceited Ana is, she always talks about herself and thinks she's better than everyone.
- Él es un hombre muy egocéntrico.He is a very self-centered man.
- Su comportamiento egocéntrico me molesta.His self-centered behavior bothers me.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a mutual friend's behavior.
- MaríaJuan solo habla de sus problemas.Juan only talks about his problems.
- MateoSí, creo que es muy egocéntrico.Yes, I think he is very self-centered.
- MaríaNunca pregunta cómo estamos nosotros.He never asks how we are.
- MateoExacto, solo piensa en sí mismo.Exactly, he only thinks of himself.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
