despecho /despˈetʃo/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "spite".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Juicio y Reconciliación

Source term
spite
Translation
despecho
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form despecho
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural despechos
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el despecho
Examples
Esto es el despecho.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Juicio y Reconciliación.

Example Sentences

A pesar de la culpa, ella decidió perdonar a quienes la lastimaron.

English: In spite of the blame, she decided to forgive those who hurt her.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Rompió el juguete por rabia cuando perdió.

English: He broke the toy out of spite when he lost.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

A pesar de la lluvia, la boda al aire libre fue muy bonita.

English: In spite of the rain, the outdoor wedding was lovely.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Ella rechazó su ayuda por puro despecho y orgullo.

English: She refused his help out of pure spite and pride.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

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