Pompas (en. Bubbles)

/ˈpom.pas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ostentatious and luxurious appearance.
The dress she wore was of impressive pompa.
El vestido que llevaba era de una pompa impresionante.
Excessive accumulation of something, especially in terms of wealth or authority.
The pompas of the event amazed all the attendees.
Las pompas del evento asombraron a todos los asistentes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pompa', which means parade or display.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make pompas
To carry out an exaggerated display.
hacer pompas
to live in pompas
To live in ostentation and luxury.
vivir en pompas
in pompas
In a state of great splendor or luxury.
en pompas

Related Words

pompous
Having an ostentatious and exaggerated style.
pomposo
display
Presentation of something to show it to others.
exhibición
luxuries
Goods or conditions that are not necessary but are highly desirable.
lujos

Slang Meanings

To attract attention in an exaggerated way.
Those pompas she makes to attract attention are unnecessary.
Esas pompas que hace para llamar la atención son innecesarias.
To have a notably attractive physical profile.
She has pompas that everyone admires.
Ella tiene unas pompas que todos admiran.