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pedante

pedantic, pompous

p e ˈd a n t e
adjective Rare #51,807
pedantic, pompous Often describes someone who shows off their knowledge or corrects others too much.
SP: No seas pedante con tus amigos.
EN: Don't be pedantic with your friends.

Usted es pedante.

You are pedantic.

¿Tienes miedo de que me ponga pedante?

Are you afraid I’ll get pedantic?

— Ace Ventura: Detective de Mascotas (1994)

Por favor, Joan, eso suena pedante.

Please, Joan, that sounds pedantic.

— Eternidad (2025)

Casi pedante.

Almost pedantic.

— Ofrenda a la tormenta (2020)

Sounds similar to

sedante s e ˈd a n t e