selfish

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BrE /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ AmE /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/

adjective en → es

1 SELFISH/EGOCENTRIC [attributive / predicative] B1

concerned only with your own wishes and needs, without considering other people's feelings or interests

egoísta, interesado en sí mismo

  • be selfish about something

Collocations selfish behaviour · selfish attitude

  • He's being very selfish and won't share his toys.

    Es muy egoísta y no quiere compartir sus juguetes.

2 SELFISH/EGOCENTRIC [attributive / predicative] B1

showing a selfish attitude or behaviour

egoísta, interesado en sí mismo

  • be selfish about something

Collocations selfish act · selfish person

  • It was a very selfish thing to do.

    Fue una cosa muy egoísta de hacer.