Caprichosas (en. Capricious)

/kaˈpɾitʃosas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of people or things that are inconsistent or changeable in their decisions.
Her tastes are capricious and change every week.
Sus gustos son caprichosos y cambian cada semana.
That acts arbitrarily or without a clear motive.
The weather in this region is very capricious; sometimes it rains and sometimes it’s sunny.
El clima en esta región es muy caprichoso, a veces llueve y a veces hace sol.
Refers to something based on a fleeting desire or a fantasy.
He bought a new car on a whim, without needing to change the old one.
Compró un coche nuevo por un capricho, sin necesidad de cambiar el viejo.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'capricho', which means 'desire' or 'whim.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something on a whim
To perform an action impulsively, without fundamental reasons.
hacer algo por capricho
to be capricious
To have erratic changes of opinion or taste.
ser caprichoso
whim of fate
Unexpected circumstances that change the course of events.
capricho del destino

Related Words

whim
Unexpected desire or whim.
capricho
inconsistent
That changes frequently.
inconstante
volatility
Quality of being fickle or changeable.
volubilidad

Slang Meanings

Said of someone who does not decide easily.
She is so capricious that she doesn't know what dress to wear.
Es tan caprichosa que no sabe qué vestido ponerse.
Referring to extravagant or uncommon tastes.
His style is very capricious; he always looks for something different.
Su estilo es muy caprichoso, siempre busca lo diferente.