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    Alardes (en. Boasting)

    /aˈlaɾðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Alarde refers to an ostentation of vanity or presumption regarding one's actions or qualities.
    His displays of wealth did not impress anyone.
    Sus alardes de riqueza no impresionaron a nadie.
    It is used to describe a grandiose demonstration that seeks to attract attention.
    The show-off he made at the party was unnecessary.
    El alarde que hizo en la fiesta fue innecesario.
    Act of boasting about personal skills or experiences.
    I don't need to show off my work; the results speak for themselves.
    No necesito hacer alardes de mi trabajo; los resultados hablan por sí mismos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'alardear', which comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'al-ard', related to showing or showing off proudly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To show off
    To boast about something ostentatiously.
    hacer alardes
    To brag about
    To show off a specific quality or achievement.
    alardear de
    There is no show-off without work
    One cannot boast about what one has not worked for.
    no hay alarde sin trabajo

    Related Words

    Alardeo
    Action of showing off.
    alardeo
    Alardeador
    A person who shows off.
    alardeador
    Vanity
    Excessive pride in one’s qualities or achievements.
    vanidad

    Slang Meanings

    To make a lot of noise about something insignificant.
    When he arrived with his new car, everyone knew he was going to show off.
    Cuando llegó con su coche nuevo, todos sabían que iba a hacer alardes.
    To exaggerate a quality or achievement to impress.
    He is always bragging about his travel adventures.
    Siempre está alardeando de sus aventuras de viaje.