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    Ostentaba (en. Boasted)

    /os.ten'ta.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To manifest or exhibit something excessively for others to see.
    She flaunted her jewelry at the party.
    Ella ostentaba sus joyas en la fiesta.
    To show arrogant or presumptuous behavior.
    He exhibited an excessive confidence in his abilities.
    El ostentaba una confianza desmesurada en sus habilidades.
    To reveal in an open and striking manner.
    The politician flaunted his wealth at every event.
    El político ostentaba su riqueza en cada evento.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'ostentare', which means to show or display.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold a position
    To show or make visible a status or position.
    ostentar una posición
    to flaunt wealth
    To display valuable possessions to impress others.
    ostentar riqueza
    to demonstrate knowledge
    To demonstrate knowledge or scholarship in an evident manner.
    ostentar conocimiento

    Related Words

    ostentation
    The action of showing something in great abundance or luxury.
    ostentación
    ostensible
    Something that is evident or manifests clearly.
    ostensible
    presumptuous
    A person who shows their wealth or virtues in an exaggerated manner.
    presumido

    Slang Meanings

    Ostentatious in popular speech
    That car is very ostentatious; everyone is looking at it.
    Ese auto es muy ostentoso, todo el mundo lo mira.
    To indulge in luxury
    He always flaunts with his designer clothes.
    Él siempre se ostenta con su ropa de marca.