snob
/ˈznɔb/feminine, masculine
The Italian word for snob is snob.
An snob is a person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes.
Meaning: person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word snob is a masculine noun when referring to a male.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈznɔb/
Did you know?
- An Italian might use the phrase tirare il naso to describe someone acting superior, which literally translates to 'pulling the nose' or 'sniffing'.
- In Italian, snob is an invariant noun, meaning it does not change its ending to snobi when referring to a plural group of people.
- While Italians use the English loanword snob, they often use the term cafone to describe someone behaving with a lack of refinement, though it originally referred to a peasant.
Examples in context
- Lei è una snob.You're a snob.Tatoeba #1998936 by Guybrush88, translation #1895632 by CK
- È un tale snob.You're such a snob.Tatoeba #5528381 by Guybrush88, translation #2713693 by CK
- È una tale snob.You are such a snob.Tatoeba #5528383 by Guybrush88, translation #5964355 by mailohilohi
- Durante il meeting, Fabio si è comportato in modo presuntuoso.During the meeting, Fabio acted in a snobbish manner.
- Elena è davvero una figlia di papà, non sopporto il suo atteggiamento snob.Elena is such a daddy's girl, I can't stand her snobbish attitude.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing a mutual acquaintance.
- SofiaPerché non invita mai nessuno a cena?Why does she never invite anyone to dinner?
- FrancescoPerché è una snob con tutti.Because she is a snob with everyone.
- SofiaDavvero? Mi sembrava molto simpatica.Really? She seemed very nice to me.
- FrancescoLo è solo con chi ritiene inferiore.She only is with those she considers inferior.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snob” translations and entries snob, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
