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"Arrogante" is an adjective which is often translated as "arrogant", and "prepotente" is an adjective which is also often translated as "arrogant". Learn more about the difference between "arrogante" and "prepotente" below.
arrogante(
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rroh
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gahn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
prepotente(
preh
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poh
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tehn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (prideful)
a. arrogant
Las partes asumieron una actitud prepotente y no llegaron a un acuerdo.The parties adopted an arrogant attitude and failed to reach an agreement.
b. overbearing
El dictador es prepotente y no tolera que lo contradigan.The dictator is overbearing and doesn't tolerate being contradicted.
c. high-handed
Mi jefe me hablaba con una actitud agresiva y prepotente.My boss talked to me in an aggressive and high-handed manner.
2. (strong)
a. very powerful
Los antiguos romanos construyeron un imperio prepotente que dominó casi toda Europa.The Ancient Romans built a very powerful empire that ruled most of Europe.
