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    Exageraciones (en. Exaggerations)

    /eksaxeɾaˈθjones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of exaggerating.
    Her exaggerations made the story hard to believe.
    Sus exageraciones hicieron que la historia fuera difícil de creer.
    A statement that is presented as more important or significant than it is.
    The exaggerations in advertising can deceive the consumer.
    Las exageraciones en la publicidad pueden engañar al consumidor.
    Description or narrative that is embellished or made more dramatic than it actually is.
    The exaggerations in his story caused confusion among his friends.
    Las exageraciones en su relato causaron confusión entre sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exaggeratio', which means 'elevation' or 'amplification'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an exaggeration
    To say something in a disproportionate way.
    hacer una exageración
    to exaggerate something
    To give a report or description that is not faithful to reality.
    exagerar algo
    it's not that serious
    A phrase used to indicate that an exaggeration should not be taken seriously.
    no es para tanto

    Related Words

    to exaggerate
    To increase or prolong the truth of something.
    exagerar
    hyperbole
    A rhetorical figure that consists of exaggerating.
    hipérbole
    dramatic
    Having a tendency to be exaggerated or emotional.
    dramático

    Slang Meanings

    Pulled out of thin air
    What you say sounds very pulled out of thin air, I don't think it's that way.
    Lo que dices suena muy tirado de los pelos, no creo que sea así.
    Sounds exaggerated
    Your story sounds exaggerated, did it really happen like that?
    Tu historia suena exagerada, ¿realmente pasó así?