puntilloso

puntilloso
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. particular
Nuestro jefe es muy puntilloso con los informes, así que mejor revisemos este otra vez antes de presentarlo.Our boss is very particular about reports, so let's review this one once again before submitting it.
b. punctilious
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Alguien tan puntilloso nunca se habría ido dejando su habitación en semejante desorden.Someone so punctilious would never have left leaving his room in such disorderly state.
a. touchy
¡Vamos! ¡No seas tan puntillosa! Estaba bromeando.Come on! Don't be so touchy! I was just joking!
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