Contempt in spanish
Desprecio
pronunciation: despɹ̩eθioʊ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: despɹ̩eθioʊ part of speech: noun
In gestures
contempt = desprecio, desdén.
Example: Distribution of any publication that tends to expose an individual to public contempt, ridicule, or disgrace is forbidden.more:
» contempt of court = desacato al tribunal.
Example: A legal link was found between the 18th-century populist radical John Wilkes and the sensationalist tabloid neswpaper, the Sunday Sport, in the summary procedure for dealing with constructive contempts of court.» familiarity breeds contempt = la confianza da asco.
Example: Familiarity breeds contempt -- so the old saying goes -- and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up.» have + contempt for = despreciar, menospreciar, ningunear.
Example: The androgynous dandy lived the idea of beauty, had contempt for bourgeois values, and was elitist and estranged from women.» hold in + contempt = menospreciar, despreciar, ningunear.
Example: They are held in contempt by motor racing types because they are not much cop on circuits.» hold in + contempt of court = acusar de desacato al tribunal.
Example: An individual found to engage in dilatory tactics may be held in contempt of court.» show + contempt for = mostrar desprecio por, despreciar, menospreciar, ningunear.
Example: Hungary's new media law shows contempt for democracy, the separation of powers and core European ideals.