patronizing

pa·tron·ize  (ptr-nz, ptr-)

tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es

1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.

2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.

3. To treat in a condescending manner.

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patron·i·zation (-tr-n-zshn) n.

patron·izing·ly adv.

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patronizing, patronising [ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ]

adj

having a superior manner; condescending

patronizingly , patronisingly adv

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

patronizing - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension arch, condescending, patronising superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior ruler"

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patronizing

adjective condescending, superior, stooping, lofty, gracious, contemptuous, haughty, snobbish, disdainful, supercilious, toffee-nosed (slang, chiefly Brit.) his patronizing attitude to the homeless
humble, respectful, deferential, servile, obsequious

Translations

patronizing [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] ADJ [person, attitude] → condescendiente
a few patronizing remarks → unas cuantas observaciones dichas en tono condescendiente

patronizing [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] patronising (British) adj (= condescending) [person, attitude, tone] → condescendant(e)

patronizing

adj → gönnerhaft, herablassend; to be patronizing to or toward(s) somebody → jdn herablassend or von oben herab behandeln; there’s no need to be so patronizing → du brauchst gar nicht so herablassend or von oben herab zu tun

patronizing [ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ] adj → condiscendente