Disdain (es. Desdén)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
A veces muestra desdén por las cosas simples.
Sometimes he shows contempt for simple things.
Context: daily life Su desdén es evidente cuando habla de los demás.
His contempt is evident when he talks about others.
Context: society No debes tratar a las personas con desdén.
You shouldn't treat people with contempt.
Context: social interactions Intermediate (B1-B2)
El desdén que mostró hacia sus compañeros fue muy hiriente.
The contempt he showed towards his colleagues was very hurtful.
Context: school A veces, el desdén puede ser una forma de ocultar inseguridades.
Sometimes, contempt can be a way to hide insecurities.
Context: psychology No entiendo su desdén por el arte; la cultura enriquece nuestras vidas.
I don't understand his contempt for art; culture enriches our lives.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
El desdén que exhibe hacia las normas sociales revela una profunda insatisfacción con su entorno.
The contempt he exhibits for social norms reveals a deep dissatisfaction with his surroundings.
Context: society A través del desdén se puede discernir una crítica sutil a las convenciones establecidas.
Through contempt, one can discern a subtle critique of established conventions.
Context: literature Su desdén por la mediocridad lo ha llevado a buscar la excelencia en todos los aspectos de su vida.
His contempt for mediocrity has led him to seek excellence in all aspects of his life.
Context: personal development