condescends

[US]/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndz/
[UK]/ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. rebajarse a una posición considerada inferior; comportarse de manera condescendiente

Phrases & Collocations

condescends to speak

desciende a hablar

condescends to act

desciende a actuar

condescends to help

desciende a ayudar

condescends to listen

desciende a escuchar

condescends to offer

desciende a ofrecer

condescends to share

desciende a compartir

condescends to explain

desciende a explicar

condescends to engage

desciende a involucrarse

condescends to acknowledge

desciende a reconocer

condescends to address

desciende a abordar

Example Sentences

she condescends to speak to her subordinates.

ella se rebaja a hablar con sus subordinados.

he often condescends when giving advice.

él a menudo se rebaja cuando da consejos.

the professor condescends to explain the topic to us.

el profesor se rebaja a explicarnos el tema.

she condescends to help only when it suits her.

ella se rebaja a ayudar solo cuando le conviene.

he condescends to visit the less fortunate.

él se rebaja a visitar a los menos afortunados.

they condescend to attend the meeting occasionally.

ellos se rebajan a asistir a la reunión ocasionalmente.

to condescend is not always a sign of kindness.

rebajarse no siempre es una señal de amabilidad.

she condescends to share her knowledge with us.

ella se rebaja a compartir su conocimiento con nosotros.

he condescends to acknowledge the effort of others.

él se rebaja a reconocer el esfuerzo de los demás.

it's frustrating when someone condescends to you.

es frustrante cuando alguien se rebaja contigo.

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