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nickdisipio · 12-01-2007, 06:20 PM

I watch a show called 12 corazones on the spanish channel to learn spanish and I hear the lady sometimes calling the guy's "caprichosos" what exactly does that mean? In the dictionary it say whimsical, and That doesnt make sense to me..

US-Translator · 12-01-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nickdisipio

I watch a show called 12 corazones on the spanish channel to learn spanish and I hear the lady sometimes calling the guy's "caprichosos" what exactly does that mean? In the dictionary it say whimsical, and That doesnt make sense to me..

Not easy for me.....

mem286 · 12-02-2007, 10:52 AM

Hi!
If 12 corazones is the programe from Argentina, I'd say that the word "caprichoso" does NOT have a positive connotation. On the contrary, she might have ment they were demanding, fussy or picky.

You can also hear that a child is "caprichoso" meaning he/she is spoilt.

At least in Argentina, being "caprichoso" is not exactly a virtue!

Hope it helps

El Detective · 12-03-2007, 06:56 AM

Hi,

My wife (from Mexico) uses the term quite a lot to indicte a person who is impulsive or eratic. The English cognate 'capricious' has a similar meaning.

Joel

chapinrico · 12-03-2007, 09:07 AM

Caprichosa/so means spoiled/whiner!!!! Hard headed is another possible translations. Why are you so caprichoso when it comes to doing your homework!!!

SandraT · 12-03-2007, 10:39 AM

caprichoso means stubborn, a person who is very "his/her way". If he sets for something, then nothing is going to make him change his mind.

El Detective · 12-03-2007, 11:12 AM

Clearly this word is loaded with emotion ranging from the relativly benign to the down right ugly. I suspect the context in the original question (12 Corazones) would keep the intended meaning in the more benign and teasing range.

Joel

12-01-2007, 06:20 PM	#1
nickdisipio Forum User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 14	caprichoso?? I watch a show called 12 corazones on the spanish channel to learn spanish and I hear the lady sometimes calling the guy's "caprichosos" what exactly does that mean? In the dictionary it say whimsical, and That doesnt make sense to me..

12-02-2007, 10:52 AM	#3
mem286 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Argentina Posts: 656 Rep Power: 552	Hi! If 12 corazones is the programe from Argentina, I'd say that the word "caprichoso" does NOT have a positive connotation. On the contrary, she might have ment they were demanding, fussy or picky. You can also hear that a child is "caprichoso" meaning he/she is spoilt. At least in Argentina, being "caprichoso" is not exactly a virtue! Hope it helps __________________ Mer _______________________________________________ Cierta noche, una luci�rnaga revoloteaba en el huerto, donde el sapo envidioso le lanz� un escupitajo venenoso. La luci�rnaga cay� malherida, pero antes de morir, se dirigi� al sapo y le pregunt�: ��Por qu� me escupes?�. �Porque brillas, porque brillas, porque brillas..." contest� el sapo.

12-03-2007, 10:39 AM	#6
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 586 Rep Power: 482	caprichoso means stubborn, a person who is very "his/her way". If he sets for something, then nothing is going to make him change his mind. __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥

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12-03-2007, 06:56 AM	#4
El Detective Forum User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 68 Rep Power: 230	Hi, My wife (from Mexico) uses the term quite a lot to indicte a person who is impulsive or eratic. The English cognate 'capricious' has a similar meaning. Joel

12-03-2007, 09:07 AM	#5
chapinrico Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 22 Rep Power: 14	Caprichosa/so means spoiled/whiner!!!! Hard headed is another possible translations. Why are you so caprichoso when it comes to doing your homework!!!

12-03-2007, 11:12 AM	#7
El Detective Forum User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 68 Rep Power: 230	Clearly this word is loaded with emotion ranging from the relativly benign to the down right ugly. I suspect the context in the original question (12 Corazones) would keep the intended meaning in the more benign and teasing range. Joel

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