Ostentan (en. Display)

/osˈtentan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To demonstrate or exhibit something in an ostentatious manner.

Artists often ostentate their works in prestigious galleries.

Los artistas a menudo ostentan sus obras en galerías prestigiosas.

To have or possess something in a way that makes it evident.

They ostentate great wealth that is visible in their lifestyle.

Ellos ostentan una gran riqueza que es visible en su estilo de vida.

To brag about qualities or possessions.

In the meeting, they ostentated their academic titles to impress others.

En la reunión, ostentaron sus títulos académicos para impresionar a los demás.

It derives from the verb 'ostentar', which comes from the Latin 'ostentare', meaning 'to show' or 'to exhibit'.

to hold a title

To possess an academic or professional title in a visible manner.

ostentar un título

they ostentate wealth

They demonstrate having a lot of money or properties.

ostentan riquezas

ostentation

Act of showing in an excessive and boastful manner.

ostentación

exhibition

Act of displaying something to the public.

exhibición

to brag

To show off something that one has or is.

presumir

To show off

He always shows off what he has; he never stops ostentating.

Siempre hace alarde de lo que tiene, no para de ostentar.

To flaunt

He likes to flaunt with his new car.

Le gusta lujosear con su auto nuevo.