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    Caprichosa (en. Capricious)

    ka-pree-CHO-sa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who frequently changes their opinion or desire.
    She is capricious; she never knows what she wants for dinner.
    Es caprichosa, nunca sabe qué quiere para cenar.
    Something that is done on a whim, without an obvious reason.
    She took a capricious vacation and went to the beach without notice.
    Tomó unas vacaciones caprichosas y se fue a la playa sin aviso.
    Suggests a lack of seriousness or stability.
    Her capricious behavior destabilizes the team.
    Su comportamiento caprichoso desestabiliza el equipo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capriciosus', meaning capricious, derived from 'caper', goat, associating with the playful nature of goats.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a whim
    To desire something in a fleeting or impulsive manner.
    tener un capricho
    whim of fate
    An unexpected or random action provoked by external circumstances.
    capricho del destino
    capricious game
    An activity that does not follow clear rules and depends on chance.
    juego caprichoso

    Related Words

    whim
    A fleeting desire or craving that does not have a clear reason.
    capricho
    changeability
    The quality of frequently changing one’s opinion or behavior.
    volubilidad
    outburst
    An impulsive and sudden action, usually driven by an intense desire.
    arrebato

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts on impulses without thinking.
    That girl is very capricious; she never sticks to a plan.
    Esa chica es muy caprichosa, nunca mantiene un plan.
    An action done without logic, just out of whim.
    Buying a vintage car on a whim, without thinking about maintenance.
    Comprar un coche antiguo por un capricho, sin pensar en el mantenimiento.