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    Mezquino (en. Stingy)

    /mezˈkino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That shows greed or stinginess.
    His mean attitude has cost him many friendships.
    Su actitud mezquina le ha costado muchas amistades.
    That is of poor quality or worth.
    The prize was petty compared to the effort made.
    El premio fue mezquino comparado con el esfuerzo realizado.
    That acts with resentment or malice.
    He made a mean joke that offended everyone.
    Hizo una broma mezquina que ofendió a todos.

    Etymology

    From Hispano-Arabic 'mezquīn', which comes from Classical Arabic 'miskin', meaning 'poor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mean-spirited
    a person who does not show generosity or kindness.
    mezquino en espíritu
    to act in a petty manner
    to behave in a selfish or cruel way.
    actuar de manera mezquina
    to think in a petty way
    to have a narrow mindset.
    pensar de manera mezquina

    Related Words

    misery
    State of extreme poverty.
    miseria
    greed
    Excessive desire to acquire wealth.
    avaricia
    stinginess
    Quality of being stingy.
    tacañería

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not want to spend money on anything.
    That guy is so stingy that he doesn't even pay his share of the bill.
    Ese tipo es tan mezquino que no paga ni su parte en la cuenta.
    Someone who does not help others even when they can.
    He is stingy, he never offers his help when needed.
    Es mezquino, nunca ofrece su ayuda cuando se le necesita.