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/al-ta-NE-ro/

An arrogant person who believes they're superior to everyone and makes sure to show it in every single interaction. In Colombia and Venezuela altanero speaks with condescension and looks down at whoever they consider beneath them.

Example

"That arrogant guy doesn't greet anyone in the building."

"Don't be a snob with the people who helped you get where you are."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Amigo cercano, aliado de confianza y cómplice de vida con quien tienes un lazo profundo e inquebrantable. Es más que un título religioso: es hermandad real forjada en experiencias compartidas que no se olvidan.