picky
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picky(
pih
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ki
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (choosy)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The customers of this club are very picky; that's why we offer them the best.Los clientes de este club son muy exigentes, por eso les ofrecemos lo mejor.
b. escrupuloso
We are pretty picky when cleaning our house.Somos muy escrupulosos cuando limpiamos la casa.
c. quisquilloso
Don't be so picky. The meat is rare, just as you asked.No seas tan quisquilloso. La carne está poco cocida, tal como la pediste.
2. (colloquial) (critical)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. criticón
My sister is picky by nature, so don't mind what she might say about your appearance.Mi hermana es criticona por naturaleza, así que no des importancia a lo que diga sobre tu aparencia.
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