talk down

• Verbo compuesto que se usa para indicar hablar con alguien de manera condescendiente o paternalista, o para convencer a alguien de que baje el precio o las exigencias.

A phrasal verb used to indicate speaking to someone in a condescending or patronizing manner, or persuading someone to lower a price or demand.

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Speak condescendinglyinformal

   To speak to someone in a way that shows you think you are superior or more knowledgeable.

   hablar con altivez

   • He always talks down to his younger brother.
   • Don't talk down to me; I understand the situation perfectly.
   • She felt insulted when her boss talked down to her.

   Sinónimosbelittlecondescenddisparagelook down onput down

   Antónimoscomplimentpraiserespect

2. Persuade to lower a priceinformal

   To negotiate or convince someone to reduce the price of something.

   regatear para bajar el precio

   • I managed to talk the seller down to $50.
   • He tried to talk down the price of the car.
   • She is good at talking down prices at flea markets.

   Sinónimosbargainbargain downbeat downdickerhagglenegotiate

3. Calm someone downinformal

   To speak to someone in a soothing manner to reduce their anger or anxiety.

   calmar a alguien hablándole

   • The police officer talked the man down from the ledge.
   • She talked down her friend after the argument.
   • He was able to talk down the angry customer.

   Sinónimoscalmcomfortmollifypacifyplacatereassuresoothe

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