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