Lucirse (en. Show off)

/luˈsiɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To display skills or qualities admirably.
In the contest, he managed to shine with his exceptional dance.
En el concurso, logró lucirse con su baile excepcional.
To do something with great skill or effectiveness.
She shone in the presentation with a very clear exposition.
Se lució en la presentación con una exposición muy clara.
To attract attention through outstanding actions.
She always shone at parties for her unique style.
Ella siempre se lucía en las fiestas por su estilo único.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'lucir', which in turn derives from the Latin 'lucere', meaning 'to shine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shine in something
To stand out or excel in a specific activity.
lucirse en algo
to shine in front of someone
To showcase impressive skills or qualities in front of another person.
lucirse ante alguien
not to shine
Not to stand out or not to excel at a given moment.
no lucirse

Related Words

show
To show or display something, generally referring to appearance.
lucir
illuminate
To make something shine or sparkle.
iluminar
highlight
To be notable or outstanding compared to others.
destacar

Slang Meanings

To shine or stand out impressively.
That actor always shines in his roles.
Ese actor siempre se luce en sus papeles.
To put on a great show or give a good performance.
Last night's show, they really shone.
En el show de anoche, realmente se lucieron.