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    Desparpajo (en. Assurance)

    /des.paɾ.'pa.xo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Uninhibition and ease in the way of acting or speaking.
    His desparpajo when speaking in public earned him the admiration of everyone.
    Su desparpajo al hablar en público le ganó la admiración de todos.
    Bold or daring behavior.
    The child's desparpajo surprised the adults at the meeting.
    El desparpajo del niño sorprendió a los adultos en la reunión.
    Lack of shame or shyness in social situations.
    His desparpajo was evident as he strolled around the party.
    Su desparpajo era evidente cuando se paseaba por la fiesta.

    Etymology

    It comes from 'des-' which indicates deprivation and 'parpajo', a rarely used term that may be related to 'blinking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have desparpajo
    To act with ease and without inhibitions.
    tener desparpajo
    to show desparpajo
    To behave in an uninhibited or daring manner.
    echar desparpajo

    Related Words

    desenfado
    Carefree and unshy attitude.
    desenfado
    bravery
    Ability to face complicated situations with courage.
    valentía

    Slang Meanings

    To be loose
    He is always loose when there’s music.
    Él siempre está suelto cuando hay música.
    To go all out
    Today I’m going to the party and I’m going all out, no desparpajo.
    Hoy voy a ir a la fiesta y voy con todo, nada de desparpajo.