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bookish in Spanish

bookish in Spanish is empollón, estudioso, matado — bookish means fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.

bookish in Spanish

empollón
adj
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
estudioso
adj
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
matado
adj
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
mateo
adj
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
libresco
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
formalista
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
literario
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
pedante
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

What does "bookish" mean?

  1. adj Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
  2. adj Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
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What is "bookish" in Spanish?

"bookish" in Spanish is empollón, estudioso, matado. bookish means: Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills 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.

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