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pernickety in Spanish

pernickety in Spanish is punctilloso, puntilloso — pernickety means (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.

pernickety in Spanish

punctilloso
adj
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
puntilloso
adj
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
puntilloso
adj
Requiring attention to minor details.

What does "pernickety" mean?

  1. adj (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
  2. adj Needing great care over small details to be done correctly.
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What is "pernickety" in Spanish?
"pernickety" in Spanish is punctilloso, puntilloso. pernickety means: (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
Are there other ways to say "pernickety" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "pernickety": punctilloso, puntilloso.
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