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    Melindres (en. Melindres)

    /me.lin'dɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Attitude of excessive delicacy or sensitivity.
    His fussiness when discussing delicate topics sometimes made him seem arrogant.
    Su melindres al hablar de temas delicados a veces lo hacía parecer arrogante.
    Way of behaving that shows too much concern for what others think.
    The lady's fussy nature led her to reject many invitations.
    La melindres de la señora la llevó a rechazar muchas invitaciones.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'melindroso', which comes from the Latin 'maledictus' meaning 'cursed' or 'delicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be fussy
    To show excessive delicacy or sensitivity in common situations.
    tener melindres
    to not be fussy
    To act simply and without affectation.
    no tener melindres

    Related Words

    melindroso
    That shows fussiness, or is excessively delicate.
    melindroso
    delicate
    That is sensitive to comments or situations.
    delicado

    Slang Meanings

    To have too many reservations or be picky about something.
    Don't be fussy and accept the invitation.
    No seas melindres y acepta la invitación.
    To make a mountain out of a molehill.
    He is very fussy and gets offended over trivial matters.
    Él es muy melindres y se ofende por tonterías.