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    Capricho (en. Whim)

    /kaˈpɾitʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sudden desire or craving that manifests unexpectedly.
    His whim for sweets led him to visit the candy store daily.
    Su capricho por los dulces lo llevó a visitar la confitería a diario.
    Whimsical and impulsive idea or action.
    He decided to change jobs on a whim, without thinking of the consequences.
    Decidió cambiar de trabajo por un capricho, sin pensar en las consecuencias.
    Something done without a specific reason, guided by fantasy or desire.
    That dress was a whim; he didn't really need it.
    Ese vestido fue un capricho; no lo necesitaba realmente.

    Etymology

    From Italian 'capriccio', meaning 'madness' or 'whim', possibly related to 'capra', meaning 'goat', referring to the unpredictable jumps of the animal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whim of nature
    A natural phenomenon that occurs without a predictable pattern.
    capricho de la naturaleza
    whim of destiny
    An unexpected turn of events in life.
    capricho del destino

    Related Words

    capricious
    Acting or behaving in an unpredictable or unreasonable manner.
    caprichoso
    craving
    Sudden and intense desire for something.
    antojo
    eccentricity
    Behavior that deviates from the usual or normal.
    excentricidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something bought impulsively and not needed.
    That new phone was a whim.
    Ese nuevo teléfono fue un capricho.
    Decision made arbitrarily or illogically.
    It was a whim to spend so much on a vacation.
    Era un capricho gastar tanto en unas vacaciones.