Flamante (en. Brand new)
/flaˈmante/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Definition: Refers to something that is new and shiny.
Example Sentence: I bought a brand new car that just came out on the market.
Compré un coche flamante que acaba de salir al mercado.
Definition: Describes something that impresses with its appearance or condition.
Example Sentence: The brand new building has become an icon of the city.
El flamante edificio se ha convertido en un icono de la ciudad.
Definition: Used to highlight the modernity or luxury of an object.
Example Sentence: She wore a brand new dress to the gala.
Llevaba un vestido flamante para la gala.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'flammans', which means 'burning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: a brand new one
Meaning: something that is completely new and attractive.
un flamante nuevo
Phrase: a brand new acquisition
Meaning: a recent purchase that is considered valuable.
una flamante adquisición
Phrase: brand new success
Meaning: a recent and notable success.
flamante éxito
Related Words
Related Word: newness
Description: the quality of being brand new.
flamantez
Related Word: renewed
Description: something that has been restored or improved.
renovado
Related Word: modern
Description: refers to something contemporary or current.
moderno
Slang Meanings
Slang Meaning: Something that is trendy or very popular.
Example: That phone is very brand new, everyone wants it.
Ese teléfono es muy flamante, todos lo quieren.
Slang Meaning: Anything that impresses or amazes.
Example: That party was brand new, I can't believe how amazing it was.
Esa fiesta fue flamante, no puedo creer lo increíble que estuvo.