Narcisa (en. Daffodil)

/nar'sisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Narcissus.
In spring, narcissuses decorate gardens with their beautiful flowers.
En primavera, las narcisas adornan los jardines con sus bellas flores.
Term used to describe a person who is vain or egocentric.
Don't be so narcissistic; remember there are other people in the room.
No seas tan narcisa, recuerda que hay otras personas en la sala.

Etymology

From Latin 'narcissus', referring to the plant, and from Greek 'narkissos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act like a narcissist
To act in a vain or selfish manner.
hacer una narcisa
to be a narcissist
To be a person excessively concerned about their appearance.
ser una narcisa

Related Words

narcissism
Tendency towards self-admiration and seeking others' attention.
narcisismo
vanity
Excessive pride in appearance or skill.
vanidad
egocentrism
Attitude of viewing things from one's own perspective without considering others.
egocentrismo

Slang Meanings

A person who cares a lot about their appearance.
Look at how she checks herself in the mirror; she's a true narcissist.
Mira cómo se mira en el espejo, es una verdadera narcisa.
Someone who always seeks to be the center of attention.
Let's not invite her; she always acts like a narcissist at parties.
No la invitemos, siempre actúa como una narcisa en las fiestas.