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touchy in Spanish

touchy in Spanish is picajoso, picajón, quisquilloso — touchy means easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.

touchy in Spanish

picajoso
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
picajón
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
quisquilloso
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.

What does "touchy" mean?

  1. adjective Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
    "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it."
  2. adjective Requiring careful or tactful handling because it is sensitive or controversial.
    "Salary is a touchy subject in most offices."

touchy in a sentence

  • He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it.
  • Salary is a touchy subject in most offices.
  • Negotiations over the border remain a touchy issue.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "touchy" in Spanish?

"touchy" in Spanish is picajoso, picajón, quisquilloso. touchy means: Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.

How do you use "touchy" in a sentence?

Example: "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it." In Spanish, "touchy" is picajoso, picajón, quisquilloso.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "touchy": picajoso, picajón, quisquilloso.

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