Remilgos (en. Squeamishness)

/reˈmilɡos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Artificial or excessively delicate behaviors.

His fussiness when speaking to others made him seem arrogant.

Sus remilgos al hablar con los demás lo hacían parecer arrogante.

A way of acting or speaking that shows a lack of naturalness.

I don't like fussiness when discussing; I prefer sincerity.

No me gustan los remilgos al discutir, prefiero la sinceridad.

Attitudes of disdain towards things considered vulgar or simple.

Sometimes his fussiness is exaggerated, especially in informal situations.

A veces sus remilgos son exagerados, sobre todo en situaciones informales.

From the word 'remilgo', which comes from the old term 'remilgar', meaning to make gestures or grimaces.

not to make a fuss

to act in an unaffected or unpretentious manner.

no hacer remilgos

to make a fuss

to present attitudes or gestures of disdain or affectation.

hacer remilgos

affectation

Attitude or way of being that implies falseness or exaggeration.

afectación

snobbery

Attitude of contempt towards things or people considered common or vulgar.

snobismo

To lose one's composure, to act without grace or distinction.

Don't worry about the fussiness, just have fun.

No te preocupes por los remilgos, simplemente diviértete.

To show off refinement or sophistication.

That party is full of fussiness; you should relax.

Esa fiesta está llena de remilgos, deberías relajarte.