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    Escrupuloso (en. Scrupulous)

    /es.kɾu.puˈlo.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who has a high sense of ethics and morality, who carefully analyzes their decisions.
    He is a scrupulous lawyer who always follows the law to the letter.
    Es un abogado escrupuloso que siempre sigue la ley al pie de la letra.
    A person who is excessively meticulous or demanding about details.
    The chef is scrupulous about the presentation of his dishes.
    El chef es escrupuloso con la presentación de sus platos.
    Complication with which tasks that require precision are carried out.
    The researcher has a scrupulous approach to data collection.
    El investigador tiene un enfoque escrupuloso al recolectar datos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scrupulosus', meaning 'full of scruples'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be scrupulous
    To act with rigor and attention to detail.
    ser escrupuloso
    to have scruples
    To feel doubts or moral reservations about an action.
    tener escrúpulos
    scrupulously
    In a meticulous or careful manner.
    escrupulosamente

    Related Words

    scruple
    Moral doubt or hesitation that can lead to indecision.
    escrúpulo
    scrupulous
    A person who shows, in their behavior, a great sense of ethical responsibility.
    scrupuloso

    Slang Meanings

    A very demanding or perfectionist person.
    That designer is very scrupulous; he doesn't accept just any job.
    Ese diseñador es bien escrupuloso, no acepta cualquier trabajo.
    Someone who excessively criticizes for the smallest detail.
    Don't be so scrupulous; what's important is that the work is done.
    No seas tan escrupuloso, lo importante es que el trabajo esté hecho.