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caprichoso

capricious

adjective kah-pree-CHOH-soh Rare

Also means

whimsical

Usage Note

Caprichoso describes someone who acts on sudden whims without rational justification. It comes from capricho (whim, caprice) and agrees in gender: una persona caprichosa. In informal speech it can have an affectionate tone when describing a child's fancies, but applied to adults it usually carries a mildly critical nuance.

Examples

"Es un niño caprichoso que quiere todo a su manera."

Natural Translation

He is a capricious child who wants everything his way.

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