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    Ponce (en. Ponce)

    /ponθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A man who behaves in an effeminate manner or who is very concerned about his appearance.
    At the party, everyone called him 'ponce' because of his extravagant style.
    En la fiesta, todos lo llamaban 'ponce' por su estilo extravagante.
    A person who seeks approval or attention from others through their appearance.
    That ponce is always posing for photos.
    Ese ponce siempre está posando para las fotos.
    In some regions, it can refer to a person who is not very masculine.
    I never thought he was a ponce, but his way of speaking gave him away.
    Nunca pensé que él fuera un ponce, pero su forma de hablar lo delató.

    Etymology

    The word 'ponce' comes from the English 'ponce', which in turn relates to the French 'ponton', an evolution of a usage that refers to people who overly care about their appearance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a ponce
    To act in an affected or exaggerated manner to attract attention.
    hacerse el ponce
    to be a ponce
    To be a person very concerned about their appearance or who acts in an effeminate manner.
    ser ponce
    neighborhood ponce
    A person who feels superior due to their appearance compared to others.
    ponce de barrio
    salon ponce
    Someone who wants to impress in a superficial environment.
    ponce de salón

    Related Words

    effeminate
    Said of a man who has behaviors or characteristics that society associates with femininity.
    afeminado
    vain
    Who has or shows excessive self-satisfaction and concern for their appearance.
    vanidoso
    boastful
    Who boasts about what they have or their qualities, especially their appearance.
    presumido

    Slang Meanings

    In certain contexts, 'ponce' is used to describe someone inauthentic.
    I don't trust him; he's a ponce who only cares about impressing.
    No confío en él, es un ponce que solo se preocupa por impresionar.
    Used derogatorily to refer to a man who behaves homosexually without being one.
    He’s not gay; he's just a ponce who dresses strangely.
    No es gay, solo es un ponce que se viste raro.