Caprichos (en. Whims)

/kaˈpɾi.tʃos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A desire or whim that manifests in a capricious manner.

The child had whims that changed every day.

El niño tenía caprichos que cambiaban cada día.

A work or creation that is made for pleasure or whim.

Goya's caprices are a covert social criticism.

Los caprichos de Goya son una crítica social encubierta.

Variable behavior or attitude, often without apparent reason.

His personality is full of whims.

Su personalidad está llena de caprichos.

From the Italian 'capriccio', which means whim or variable mood.

Whim of the moment

A fleeting and impulsive desire or whim.

capricho del momento

Follow the whims

To act according to desires or whims without reason.

seguir los caprichos

Whims of fortune

Unpredictable events or situations.

caprichos de la suerte

Capricious

Acting according to whims, without logic.

caprichoso

Inconstant

Frequently changing state or idea.

inconstante

Outburst

An intense and impulsive action that is not reflective.

arrebato

Craving

I have a whim for chocolate ice cream.

Tengo un capricho por un helado de chocolate.

Temporary madness

That was just a whim, I won't do it again.

Eso fue solo un capricho, no lo haré de nuevo.