Agrandados (en. Exaggerated)

/aɡɾanˈðaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to people who show haughty or arrogant behavior.
I can't stand boastful people who flaunt their wealth.
No soporto a los agrandados que presumen de su riqueza.
Indicates something that has been increased in size or importance.
Stories about the athlete have become exaggerated over time.
Las historias sobre el atleta se han vuelto agrandadas con el tiempo.
Describes someone who has a high opinion of themselves.
Juan has always been very boastful since he won the award.
Juan siempre ha sido muy agrandado desde que ganó el premio.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'agrandar', which means to increase or make bigger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get big-headed
to begin to act with arrogance or superiority.
ponerse agrandado
to be boastful
to have an attitude of superiority over others.
ser agrandado
don't act all high and mighty
don't act as if you are better than others.
no te hagas el agrandado

Related Words

agrandar
To increase the size or importance of something.
agrandar
agrandamiento
The process or result of making something larger.
agrandamiento
big
Of large size or magnitude.
grande

Slang Meanings

A person who thinks they are more than they really are.
That is a boastful person who always talks about their achievements.
Ese es un agrandado que siempre habla de sus logros.
Someone who makes a fuss about their situation.
Don't be boastful; we all have problems.
No seas agrandado, todos tenemos problemas.