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    Caprichoso (en. Whimsical)

    /ka.pɾi.'tʃo.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having unpredictable behavior based on whims.
    His decision was capricious and surprised everyone.
    Su decisión fue caprichosa y sorprendió a todos.
    Being swayed by the tastes or whims of the moment.
    He is a capricious person who frequently changes his mind.
    Es una persona caprichosa que cambia de opinión con frecuencia.
    Having variations or sudden changes.
    The weather is capricious at this time of year.
    El clima es caprichoso en esta época del año.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capricium' meaning 'whim' or 'fancy.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to follow a whim
    To act according to a momentary or irrational desire.
    seguir un capricho
    whim of fortune
    Luck or circumstance that changes without warning.
    capricho de la fortuna
    capricious like a child
    To have an immature or temperamental attitude.
    caprichoso como un niño

    Related Words

    whim
    A fleeting desire or whim.
    capricho
    whimsically
    In a capricious or fickle manner.
    caprichosamente
    little whim
    A small whim or fancy.
    caprichito

    Slang Meanings

    To describe someone who frequently changes opinions.
    Don't pay attention to him, he's very capricious.
    No le hagas caso, es muy caprichoso.
    To refer to an action done on a whim and without logical reason.
    He bought a capricious car, he didn’t need it.
    Compró un coche caprichoso, no lo necesitaba.