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    Extravagancias (en. Extravagances)

    /estravaɣanˈθjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act or lifestyle characterized by excesses
    His life was filled with extravagances, like luxurious parties and exotic trips.
    Su vida estaba llena de extravagancias, como fiestas lujosas y viajes exóticos.
    Behavior or style that seeks to attract attention
    The artist's extravagances made her famous.
    Las extravagancias de la artista la hicieron famosa.
    Excessive spending or consumption
    The extravagances at the event were criticized for their high cost.
    Las extravagancias en el evento fueron criticadas por el alto costo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extravagantia', which means 'that which strays from the common'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in extravagance
    to lead an excessive and ostentatious lifestyle.
    vivir en la extravagancia
    one more extravagance
    an act that adds to already extravagant behaviors.
    una extravagancia más
    it's no extravagance
    it's not something out of the ordinary or surprising.
    no es ninguna extravagancia

    Related Words

    extravagant
    that acts or lives excessively.
    extravagante
    luxurious
    that has in large quantity what is costly or refined.
    lujoso
    excess
    quantity that exceeds a limit considered normal.
    exceso

    Slang Meanings

    To do something out of the ordinary
    That party was a total extravagance with an orchestra and everything.
    Esa fiesta fue una extravagancia total con orquesta y todo.
    To waste money on unnecessary things
    He went on a trip and spent on extravagances instead of saving.
    Se fue de viaje y gastó en extravagancias en lugar de ahorrar.