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    Desaire (en. Slight)

    /deˈsaiɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of disdain or rejection towards a person.
    The slight he gave her at the party was evident.
    El desaire que le hizo en la fiesta fue evidente.
    Disregard in dealing with someone.
    His slight by not responding to the greeting was noticeable.
    Su desaire al no contestar el saludo fue notorio.
    Action that causes discomfort or emotional pain.
    The slight from his friend affected him greatly.
    El desaire de su amigo le afectó mucho.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'desairar', which comes from the prefix 'des-' and 'aire', in the sense of lack of consideration.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a slight
    To show disdain towards someone.
    dar un desaire
    to make a slight
    To act in a discourteous manner towards another person.
    hacer un desaire
    to suffer a slight
    To feel pain or discomfort from the received disdain.
    sufrir un desaire

    Related Words

    desairar
    Verb that means to disdain or neglect someone.
    desairar
    despreciar
    To consider someone or something as inferior.
    despreciar
    indiferencia
    Lack of interest or attention towards something or someone.
    indiferencia

    Slang Meanings

    Stand-up (no-show)
    He left me at the cinema; it was a total stand-up.
    Me dejó en el cine, fue un plantón total.
    To walk past
    When he saw me, he just walked past.
    Cuando me vio, simplemente pasó de largo.