Egoístas (en. Selfish)

/eɡoˈistas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who only cares about themselves and their own interests.
He is an egoist who never thinks of others.
Es un egoísta que nunca piensa en los demás.
An individual who lacks consideration for the feelings of others.
Don't be selfish, think about how it affects your friend.
No seas egoísta, piensa en cómo le afecta a tu amigo.
Someone who acts without regard for the needs of others.
Egoists often have problems in their personal relationships.
Los egoístas suelen tener problemas en sus relaciones personales.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'ego', which refers to the self, combined with the suffix -ist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the worst kind of egoist
It refers to someone who is extremely selfish.
egoísta de la peor clase

Related Words

selfishness
Attitude of prioritizing one's own interest over that of others.
egoísmo
egocentrism
Tendency to consider only one's own point of view.
egocentrismo
interest
Inclination to act for personal gain.
interés

Slang Meanings

One who only thinks of their own benefit.
Don't worry about him, he's an egoist in the game.
No te preocupes por él, es un egoísta en el juego.
Someone who acts based on their own interests without caring about others.
Sometimes it seems that he only cares about being an egoist.
A veces parece que solo le importa ser un egoísta.