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    Despreciar (en. Despise)

    /des-pre-'si-ar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To not give value or importance to something or someone.
    He despised the advice his friends gave him.
    Despreció el consejo que le dieron sus amigos.
    To treat with disdain or displeasure.
    She despised the job offer.
    Ella despreció la oferta de trabajo.
    To undervalue or not appreciate adequately.
    To despise his effort was a mistake.
    Despreciar su esfuerzo fue un error.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin verb 'despreciāre,' which means 'to make less valuable.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to despise someone
    To treat someone with disdain or without respect.
    despreciar a alguien
    to despise a piece of advice
    To not take someone's recommendations into account.
    despreciar un consejo
    one should not despise opportunities
    It means that all opportunities presented should be valued.
    no hay que despreciar las oportunidades

    Related Words

    disdain
    The quality of despising or undervaluing.
    menosprecio
    scorn
    A feeling of contempt towards something or someone.
    desdén
    underestimation
    The action of underestimating or not valuing adequately.
    subestimación

    Slang Meanings

    To disregard something
    Don’t pay attention to him, disregard that.
    No le hagas caso, pasa de eso.
    To snub someone
    He snubbed him by ignoring his greeting.
    Le hizo un feo al ignorar su saludo.