él es mezquino

he's mean

él es mezquino

phrase

1. (masculine) (he's miserly; third person singular)

a. he's mean (masculine)

¿Son generosos Antonia y Gabriel? - Ella es generosa, pero él es mezquino

Are Antonia and Gabriel generous? - She's generous, but he's mean.

b. he's stingy (masculine)

Luis no quiso prestarme dinero. - Sí, él es mezquino, pero no te preocupes, yo te lo presto.

Luis wouldn't lend me any money. - Yes, he's stingy, but don't worry, I'll lend it to you.

2. (masculine) (he's wicked; third person singular)

a. he's mean (masculine)

Tú eres bueno, mientras que él es mezquino. Nunca quiere ayudar.

You're good, while he's mean. He never wants to help.