condescendencia
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la condescendencia
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. condescension
La condescendencia y arrogancia de Rupert lo alienó de sus colegas.Rupert’s condescension and arrogance alienated him from his coworkers.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No trates con condescendencia a los empleados de la fábrica. Ellos saben mas del negocio que cualquiera de nosotros.Don't talk down the factory employees. They know more about the business than any of us.
Deja de tratarme con condescendencia. Es insultante.Stop patronizing me. It's insulting.
2. (old-fashioned) (benevolence)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. kindness
El rey es admirado por su condescendencia y generosidad.The king is admired for his kindness and generosity.
b. graciousness
La condescendencia con la que trata a sus inferiores habla muy bien de usted, señor.The graciousness with which you treat your inferiors speaks well of you, sir.
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