bookish in Spanish
bookish in Spanish is empollón, estudioso, matado — bookish means keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
bookish in Spanish
empollón
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
estudioso
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
matado
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
mateo
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
libresco
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
formalista
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
literario
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
pedante
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
What does "bookish" mean?
-
adj Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
"A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”."
- adj Written or spoken in a style typical of books rather than everyday speech.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish
bookish in a sentence
- A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bookish" in Spanish?
"bookish" in Spanish is empollón, estudioso, matado. bookish means: Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
Are there other ways to say "bookish" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "bookish": empollón, estudioso, matado, mateo, libresco, formalista.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
