derogatory in Spanish
derogatory in Spanish is peyorativo, despectivo, despreciativo — derogatory means showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
derogatory in Spanish
peyorativo
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
despectivo
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
despreciativo
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
denigrante
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
menospreciativo
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
derogatorio
(legal, of a, clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
What does "derogatory" mean?
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adj Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
"He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague."
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derogatory in a sentence
- He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague.
- The article used derogatory language about the town's residents.
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What is "derogatory" in Spanish?
"derogatory" in Spanish is peyorativo, despectivo, despreciativo. derogatory means: Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
How do you use "derogatory" in a sentence?
Example: "He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague." In Spanish, "derogatory" is peyorativo, despectivo, despreciativo.
Are there other ways to say "derogatory" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "derogatory": peyorativo, despectivo, despreciativo, denigrante, menospreciativo, derogatorio.
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