Word
El señor este es muy fastidioso.
Meaning
This gentleman is very annoying.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about El señor este es muy fastidioso.
Why is it El señor este instead of the usual Este señor?
Placing the demonstrative (este) after the noun, accompanied by the definite article (el), adds a strong emotional tone. Here, it sounds dismissive, exasperated, or derogatory, similar to saying 'this guy' or 'this particular man' in English when you are complaining.
Can I use other demonstratives after the noun, like in El señor ese?
Is fastidioso a false friend? Does it mean 'fastidious' (fussy or strictly attentive to detail)?
Yes, it is usually a false friend. While it can sometimes mean fussy, in Latin American Spanish, fastidioso almost always means 'annoying', 'bothersome', or 'irritating'.