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    Ostenta (en. Flaunts)

    /os'tenta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exhibit or show something with pride.
    She flaunts her new sports car around the city.
    Ella ostenta su nuevo coche deportivo por la ciudad.
    To boast qualities or achievements.
    The artist showcases his talent in every performance.
    El artista ostenta su talento en cada presentación.
    To visibly present something that one possesses.
    The businessman displays his wealth through his properties.
    El empresario ostenta su riqueza a través de sus propiedades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ostentare', which means 'to show' or 'to exhibit.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to boast a title
    To show an academic degree or a position with pride.
    ostentar un título
    to boast a position
    To hold a prominent position and make it evident.
    ostentar una posición

    Related Words

    ostentation
    Act of showing something with exaggeration.
    ostentación
    presumption
    Attitude of arrogance or vanity.
    presunción
    exhibition
    To show something in a visible manner.
    exhibición

    Slang Meanings

    To flaunt luxury items.
    That party was just to show off, everything was brand-name.
    Esa fiesta era solo para ostentar, todo era de marca.
    To show in an exaggerated manner without necessity.
    There's no need to flaunt so much; what matters is who you are.
    No es necesario ostentar tanto, lo importante es lo que eres.