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"Sumiso" is an adjective which is often translated as "submissive", and "travieso" is an adjective which is often translated as "naughty". Learn more about the difference between "sumiso" and "travieso" below.
sumiso(
soo
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mee
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (obedient)
a. submissive
Tu novio es muy sumiso y nunca te lleva la contraria.Your boyfriend is very submissive and he never contradicts you.
travieso(
trah
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byeh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. mischievous
Estos chiquillos traviesos siempre andan en busca de problemas.These mischievous little boys are always looking for trouble.
3. (energetic)
a. restless
Mis dos hijos están traviesos por la noche. ¿Qué puedo hacer para calmarlos?Both of my kids are restless at night. What can I do to calm them down?
b. lively
Siempre me encanta salir con ese grupo de amigos porque son tan traviesos.I always love going out with that group of friends because they're so lively.
