Ostentando (en. Flaunting)

/ostentan̲do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To show or do something ostentatiously.

He was showing off his new sports car on the street.

Estaba ostentando su nuevo coche deportivo en la calle.

To manifest wealth or abilities in an excessive manner.

He showcased his musical talent at every party.

Ostentaba su talento musical en cada fiesta.

To exhibit with pride and emphasis.

He flaunted his gold medal at the championship.

Ostentó su medalla de oro en el campeonato.

From Latin 'ostentare', which means to show off proudly.

showing off wealth

Clearly displaying one's fortune.

ostentando riquezas

showing off knowledge

Demonstrating a wide knowledge in a flashy way.

ostentando conocimientos

ostentation

Act of displaying something with excessive pomp.

ostentación

presumption

Attitude of someone who boasts about what they have or can do.

presunción

exhibition

To show something in the sight of others, often in an ostentatious manner.

exhibición

Showy

That guy is very showy; he always talks about what he has.

Ese tipo es muy ostentando, siempre habla de lo que tiene.

Boastful

Don’t be showy; not everyone wants to hear your travel stories.

No seas ostentando, no todos quieren escuchar tus historias de viajes.