mesquino

Adjective B2 #57124 most common

Translations

  1. mean
  2. stingy
  3. miserly

Used to describe someone who is unwilling to spend money or share.

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Example Sentences

A pesar de que era muy mesquino, nunca se negó a ayudar a sus amigos en momentos difíciles.

Despite being very mean, he never refused to help his friends in difficult times.

Aunque tenía suficiente dinero, su comportamiento mesquino lo llevó a vivir con frugalidad extrema.

Even though he had enough money, his miserly behavior led him to live with extreme frugality.

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