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    Condescendencia (en. Condescension)

    /kondeˈsendenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Attitude of one who, due to their rank or position, treats others in a paternalistic or condescending manner.
    His condescension in explaining simple things became apparent.
    Su condescendencia al explicar cosas simples se hizo evidente.
    Action of treating someone superficially who is considered inferior.
    The condescension he displayed was very annoying to the group.
    La condescendencia que mostró fue muy molesta para el grupo.
    A form of behavior that implies one feels superior to others.
    The condescension in his voice could be clearly heard.
    La condescendencia en su voz podía escucharse claramente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'condescendentia', meaning 'act of descending alongside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paternalistic condescension
    Treatment in which someone assumes a role of care or superiority towards a younger or less experienced person.
    condescendencia paternalista
    forced condescension
    Attitude of pretending to show respect or consideration that is not genuinely felt.
    condescendencia forzada

    Related Words

    disdain
    Attitude of contempt or indifference towards something or someone.
    desdén
    haughtiness
    Attitude or behavior that is proud or arrogant.
    altanería

    Slang Meanings

    Cocky treatment
    He made me feel like I was in a lower strata; his cocky treatment was evident.
    Me hizo sentir como si estuviera en un estrato inferior, su trato chulesco era evidente.
    Superior treatment
    His superior treatment in the meeting made me very uncomfortable.
    Su trato de superior en la reunión me incomodó mucho.