Insultando (en. Insulting)

/insul'tando/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Offending someone through words or actions.
He was insulting his coworker in the middle of the meeting.
Estaba insultando a su compañero de trabajo en medio de la reunión.
Using rude or derogatory words toward another person.
She began insulting the players of the opposing team.
Ella comenzó a insultando a los jugadores del equipo contrario.
To verbally disrespect someone.
The children in the park were insulting an elderly man.
Los niños en el parque estaban insultando a un anciano.

Etymology

From the Latin 'insultare', which means 'to leap over, to attack, to insult'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insulting someone
Offending a person through words.
insultando a alguien
don't insult others
Do not speak to others in a derogatory manner.
no insultes a los demás

Related Words

insult
Verbal expression that offends or displeases.
insulto
offense
Act that causes pain or displeasure to someone.
ofensa

Slang Meanings

To insult with humor or mockery.
I'm telling you this as a joke, I'm not insulting.
Te lo digo en broma, no estoy insultando.
To say something hurtful casually.
He said that without thinking, he didn't mean to be insulting.
Dijo eso sin pensar, no quería estar insultando.