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ostentar — meaning in English

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English meaning

boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
flaunt verb To show something off in an obvious, sometimes boastful way.

Senses

ostentar is used for these senses in English:

boast (intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

boast — full definition

noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

ostentação gabar exibir-se gabar-se jactar jactar-se vangloriar-se