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    Presumía (en. I was bragging)

    /pre-su-ˈmi-a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To assert or express something boastfully.
    She was showing off her academic achievements at the party.
    Ella presumía de sus logros académicos en la fiesta.
    To imply that one has some superior quality or possession.
    He always boasted about having the fastest car in the neighborhood.
    Siempre presumía de tener el coche más rápido del barrio.
    To act proudly regarding one's own virtues.
    The boy showed off his ability to play the guitar.
    El chico presumía de su habilidad para tocar la guitarra.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'praesumere', composed of 'prae-' (before) and 'sumere' (to take).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show off something
    To boast about something one possesses or has achieved.
    presumir de algo
    there is no need to show off
    It is used to indicate that someone does not need to display their qualities or achievements.
    no hay necesidad de presumir
    to show off without basis
    To boast about something that is not true or lacks support.
    presumir sin fundamento

    Related Words

    conceited
    A person who behaves in a vain and proud manner.
    presumido
    to boast
    To show or boast about something.
    presumir
    presumption
    Attitude of someone who displays excessive confidence in their abilities or achievements.
    presunción

    Slang Meanings

    To show off something in an exaggerated way.
    Don't be conceited, you're not that great.
    No seas presumido, no tienes para tanto.
    To show something with the intention of impressing.
    That car isn't his, he was just showing it off on the street.
    Ese carro no es de él, solo lo presumia por la calle.