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Entitled in Spanish: Con Derecho A / Creído
Con Derecho A · adjective · kohn deh-REH-choh ah
Entitled translates differently based on meaning: con derecho a (having a right to something), titulado (titled), or creído (having an attitude of entitlement).
kohn deh-REH-choh ah
Todos los empleados tienen derecho a vacaciones pagadas.
All employees are entitled to paid vacation.
Entitled in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for entitled, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| con derecho a | entitled | kohn deh-REH-choh ah | Default, widely understood |
| titulado | entitled | meaning titled, for a book or work | |
| creído/creída | entitled | colloquial, describing an entitled attitude |
How Native Speakers Use Con Derecho A
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Legal right
Los ciudadanos están con derecho a voto a partir de los dieciocho años.
Citizens are entitled to vote from the age of eighteen.
Discussing voting rights.
Entitled attitude
Es muy creída y espera que todos la atiendan primero.
She's very entitled and expects everyone to serve her first.
Describing someone with an attitude of entitlement.
Book title
El libro está titulado 'Cien años de soledad'.
The book is entitled 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.'
Referring to the title of a literary work.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Con Derecho A
Using entitulado as a false cognate
Incorrect: Ella es muy entitulada.
Correct: Ella es muy creída.
Entitulado does not exist in standard Spanish — use creído/creída for an entitled attitude or titulado for the meaning of 'titled.'
Confusing titled and rightful meanings
Incorrect: El libro tiene derecho a 'Don Quijote'.
Correct: El libro se titula 'Don Quijote'.
Tener derecho a means having a right to something; for book titles, use titularse or estar titulado.
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Common Questions About Entitled in Spanish
- How do you say 'entitled' in Spanish?
- It depends on context: tener derecho a for legal entitlement, titulado for something titled, and creído or prepotente for describing an entitled personality.
- How do I describe someone with an entitled attitude?
- Common phrases include ser creído/creída, ser prepotente, or sentirse con derecho a todo — all capture the negative sense of someone who acts entitled.
- What does tener derecho a mean exactly?
- Tener derecho a literally means 'to have the right to' and is used for legitimate entitlements, such as Tienes derecho a un abogado (You are entitled to a lawyer).