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"Selfish" in Spanish: egoísta
egoísta
Selfish in Spanish is egoísta. Egoísta stays the same for él and ella. The plural is egoístas. It can sound harsh, so watch tone.
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How to pronounce egoísta
Say it
eh-goh-EES-tah
/e.ɣo.ˈis.ta/
eh-goh-EES-tah. Stress EES. Soft g; accent on í.
"Selfish" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| egoísta | selfish Same for masculine and feminine singular. | Same for masculine and feminine singular. |
| egoístas | selfish (plural) For more than one. | For more than one. |
| no seas egoísta | don't be selfish Scolding or joking. | Scolding or joking. |
| actitud egoísta | selfish attitude Describe the behavior. | Describe the behavior. |
How to use egoísta in real life
- 1Sharing food
No seas egoísta. Comparte.
Don't be selfish. Share.
No seas egoísta as a nudge.
- 2About a coworker
Él fue egoísta con el crédito.
He was selfish with the credit.
Egoísta same for él.
- 3About a friend
Ella no es egoísta; siempre ayuda.
She is not selfish; she always helps.
Egoísta same for ella.
Mistakes English speakers make with egoísta
Incorrect: Ella es egoísto.
Correct: Ella es egoísta.
Egoísta ends in -a for everyone. Say ella es egoísta.
Incorrect: Ellos son egoísta.
Correct: Ellos son egoístas.
Use plural egoístas for more than one.
Good to know
Good to knowEgoísta is a blunt criticism in Latin American Spanish. Softer options include un poco egoísta or no piensa en los demás. The related noun is el egoísmo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting the last slice of pizza
ChatPal
No seas egoísta. Hay que compartir.
Don't be selfish. We have to share.
You
Tienes razón. No quiero ser egoísta.
You're right. I don't want to be selfish.
ChatPal
Mitad y mitad. Así nadie es egoísta.
Half and half. That way nobody is selfish.
You
Perfecto. Pasa el cuchillo.
Perfect. Pass the knife.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Selfish" in Spanish
Does egoísta change for gender?
No. Él es egoísta and ella es egoísta. Plural: egoístas.
How do you pronounce egoísta?
eh-goh-EES-tah. Stress EES.
Is egoísta rude?
It can be. Soften with un poco if the criticism is mild.
What is the noun?
El egoísmo.
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