caprichosa

Question

I understand this translates to "capricious", a word that rarely is ever used in English. Is there a better option? Would you say it means "Whimsical" or "humourous" more than "capricious".

I use "Capricious" as much as "Whimsical." - 005faa61, Apr 25, 2010

Not I, I actually say whimsical every couple of days or so I think, capricious en cambio, no. Gracias. - jeezzle, Apr 25, 2010

The more variations of a word you use, the more you'll hold the attention of your listeners. And in writing this is imparetive. - 005faa61, Apr 25, 2010

Answer 1

Jeezzle, this may not really be the answer you are looking for, but just for your information, caprichoso and caprichosa were commonly used here in the Philippines when Spanish influence was still much felt. They would be used to describe people who are capricious or fickle; hard to please because they want something more than what is readily available or affordable. The younger people here don't use those words anymore now.

Interesting. - jeezzle, Apr 25, 2010

Answer 2

I agree with Rikko. In the Caribbean area, at least, "caprichoso/a" is also used, and it is a fairly common expression. It means something between capricious and spoiled. Like one of those "Rich American Princess" type characters that show up on TV comedies, or a spoiled kid.

Spoiled eh? I will use it that way, I like that. caprichosa. Caprichosa. Eres caprichosa. Or is it Estas caprichosa? - jeezzle, Apr 25, 2010

This is one of those occasions where you could go either way: "Eres caprichosa" - that's the way you are. "Estás caprichosa" - "you're being a little spoiled now, today" - Gekkosan, Apr 25, 2010

Answer 3

I got this from another dictionary:

ca·pri·cho·so

1. capricious, cranky, erratic, fickle, fitful, inconsistent, inconstant, moody, unpredictable, wayward, whimsical, crotchety, fanciful, flighty, wanton; Synonyms: antojadizo, arbitrario, errático, excéntrico, impredecible, irregular, voluntarioso, veleidoso; Antojadiz@, inconstante, que actúa por capricho.; Que se hace o existe por casualidad o capricho. ; Se dice de quien actúa frecuentemente por capricho [decisión que se toma arbitrariamente, inspirada por un antojo].

Have you ever heard people use this, or use it a lot? Gracias. - jeezzle, Apr 25, 2010

I haven't heard it in Spanish and it's not often used in English unless we're talking about a "capricious child." - --Mariana--, Apr 25, 2010