cheeky in Spanish

cheeky in Spanish is descarado, insolente, impertinente — cheeky means disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.

cheeky in Spanish

descarado

adj

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

insolente

adj

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

impertinente

adj

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

burlón

adj

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

pillastre

adj

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

pícaro

adj

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

What does "cheeky" mean?

adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
"The kid gave a cheeky grin before running off with the last cookie."
adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.
"We stopped for a cheeky pint on the way home."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cheeky in a sentence

The kid gave a cheeky grin before running off with the last cookie.
That was a cheeky comment to make to your boss.
We stopped for a cheeky pint on the way home.

Similar words in Spanish

flippant impudent petulant saucy

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cheeky" in Spanish?

"cheeky" in Spanish is descarado, insolente, impertinente. cheeky means: Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.

How do you use "cheeky" in a sentence?

Example: "The kid gave a cheeky grin before running off with the last cookie." In Spanish, "cheeky" is descarado, insolente, impertinente.

Are there other ways to say "cheeky" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "cheeky": descarado, insolente, impertinente, burlón, pillastre, pícaro.

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