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    Presumir (en. Show off)

    /pɾeˈsumiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To assert something with a certain dose of optimism or confidence.
    She brags about being the best in her field.
    Ella presume de ser la mejor en su campo.
    To assume or take for granted something without proof.
    I assumed you wouldn't come to the party.
    Presumí que no vendrías a la fiesta.
    To show pride in something, usually personal achievements.
    He boasts about his new sports car.
    Él presume de su nuevo coche deportivo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praesumere', meaning 'to suppose in advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to brag about something
    To show off some quality or achievement.
    presumir de algo
    not to show off
    To act with humility and not to show off.
    no presumir
    to brag in vain
    To pretend to demonstrate something without having grounds.
    presumir en vano

    Related Words

    assumption
    Attitude of one who brags.
    presunción
    boastful
    A person who shows off their qualities.
    presumido
    presumably
    In a way that can be assumed.
    presumiblemente

    Slang Meanings

    To show off about wealth or possessions.
    That guy is always bragging about his villa on the beach.
    Ese tipo siempre está presumiento de su villa en la playa.
    To show superiority in an ostentatious manner.
    I don't like how he brags about his intelligence.
    No me gusta cómo presume de su inteligencia.