melindre

Noun masculine B2 #27705 most common

Translations

  1. fuss
  2. daintiness
  3. affectedness

Refers to excessive sensitivity or delicacy.

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Example Sentences

Su melindre en la comida hacía que todos se sintieran incómodos durante la cena.

His fussiness about food made everyone feel uncomfortable during dinner.

Su melindre a la hora de comer a veces irritaba a sus amigos, quienes preferían la simplicidad.

Her fuss at mealtime sometimes irritated her friends, who preferred simplicity.