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Old October 13, 2011, 08:25 PM
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What is the equivalent of this phrase in Spanish?

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sabelotodo
sabihondo
sabidillo
pedante
It sounds like "sabelotodo" is an exact equivalent of "know-it-all" which has the same meaning as "smarty pants".
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All of the words in the list match the meaning.
And although "pedante" has a broader meaning, it can fit in too, depending on the context.
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