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    Insultar (en. Insult)

    /in.sul'tar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To say or do something that causes indignation or contempt.
    His insulting comment upset me a lot.
    Su comentario insultante me molestó mucho.
    To seriously offend a person.
    The way he insulted me was unacceptable.
    La forma en que me insultó fue inaceptable.
    To use disparaging words towards someone.
    It is not right to insult your colleagues.
    No es correcto insultar a tus compañeros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insultare', which means 'to jump at someone' or 'to offend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't insult my intelligence
    Don't underestimate me or offend me with your behavior.
    no insultes mi inteligencia
    to insult someone
    To offend or affront a person.
    insultar a alguien

    Related Words

    offense
    Action of offending or insulting someone.
    ofensa
    contempt
    Feeling of disrespect towards another person.
    desprecio

    Slang Meanings

    To mess with
    Stop messing with me and don't insult me.
    Deja de fregar y no me insultes.
    To bark
    Don't bark if you don't have proof.
    No ladrés si no tienes pruebas.