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    Egoísta (en. Selfish)

    /eɣoˈista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who only cares about their own interests.
    He is a selfish person who never helps his friends.
    Es un egoísta que nunca ayuda a sus amigos.
    An individual who does not share or consider the needs of others.
    Don't be selfish, think of others.
    No seas egoísta, piensa en los demás.
    Someone who prioritizes their well-being over that of others.
    The selfish person only seeks their own benefit.
    El egoísta solo busca su propio beneficio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'egoista', derived from 'ego', meaning 'I', and the suffix '-ista', which indicates 'affiliation or tendency'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be selfish
    Acting in a way that only seeks one's own interests.
    ser egoísta
    unrestrained selfishness
    Excess of selfishness, without consideration for others.
    egoísmo desenfrenado
    to think of oneself
    Prioritizing one's own needs and desires over those of others.
    pensar en uno mismo

    Related Words

    selfishness
    Attitude of placing one's own interests above those of others.
    egoísmo
    narcissism
    Excessive love for oneself.
    narcisismo
    individualism
    Philosophy that prioritizes the individual over the collective.
    individualismo

    Slang Meanings

    A man/woman who only cares about themselves.
    That guy is a total egoist; he thinks of no one but himself.
    Ese tipo es un total egoísta, no piensa en nadie más que en él.
    A person who benefits at the expense of others.
    That girl is selfish; she always takes advantage of the situation.
    Esa chica es un egoísta, siempre saca provecho de la situación.