pedant

US /ˈped.ənt/
UK /ˈped.ənt/
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pedante, quisquilloso

a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning

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He's such a pedant, always correcting everyone's grammar.
Es un pedante, siempre corrigiendo la gramática de todos.
The professor was known as a pedant for his strict adherence to obscure rules.
El profesor era conocido como un pedante por su estricta adhesión a reglas oscuras.