Mezquina (en. Mean)

/mesˈkina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That shows greed or lack of generosity.

His mean attitude brought him many problems with his friends.

Su actitud mezquina le trajo muchos problemas con sus amigos.

Said of a person: That is cruel or inhumane.

Although he had the power, his decision was mean and selfish.

Aunque tenía el poder, su decisión fue mezquina y egoísta.

Referring to an action: That is small or insignificant.

The mean amount of money offered was not enough to help.

La mezquina cantidad de dinero ofrecida no era suficiente para ayudar.

From Latin 'mesquinus', which means 'small', 'poor', or 'miserable'.

mean attitude

A way of behaving that lacks generosity or kindness.

actitud mezquina

mean heart

Refers to a person who does not show compassion or generosity.

corazón mezquino

mean gestures

Actions that are purely selfish and lack a good heart.

mezquinos gestos

meanness

Quality of being mean; the condition of being stingy or miserly.

mezquindad

stinginess

Attitude or behavior of someone who is stingy.

tacañería

greed

Excessive desire to possess wealth or goods.

avaricia

Person without generosity.

That guy is so mean that he doesn't spend a dime on others.

Ese tipo es tan mezquina que no se gasta ni un centavo en los demás.

Very selfish act.

His proposal was so mean that no one took it seriously.

Su propuesta fue tan mezquina que nadie la tomó en serio.