la prepotencia
-the arrogance
See the entry for prepotencia.

prepotencia

la prepotencia(
preh
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poh
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tehn
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syah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. arrogance
Derek ha tenido mucho éxito, pero su prepotencia es intolerable.Derek has been very successful, but his arrogance is intolerable.
b. high-handedness
La prepotencia con la que la presidenta trató a sus invitados fue vergonzosa.The high-handedness with which the president treated her guests was disgraceful.
a. power
El rey mostró su prepotencia al hacer que todos sus súbditos siguieran sus órdenes.The king showed his power by making all his subjects follow his orders.
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