Prezanes (en. Prezanes)

pre-za-nes

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individuals who seek to attract attention through their luxury or extravagance.

The prezanes at the party wouldn't stop bragging about their purchases.

Los prezanes de la fiesta no paraban de alardear de sus compras.

Those who use their status or possessions to impress others.

At dinner, the prezanes always sat at the main table.

En la cena, los prezanes siempre se sentaban en la mesa principal.

People who have a pedantic or smug behavior.

I don’t like going out with prezanes; I prefer simple people.

No me gusta salir con prezanes, prefiero a la gente sencilla.

The term comes from colloquial Spanish, derived from 'presa', which implies an attitude of ostentation or exhibitionism.

to be a prezanes

To act in an ostentatious manner to attract attention.

ser un prezanes

to live like a prezanes

To adopt a luxurious and flashy lifestyle.

vivir como un prezanes

prezanes at the party

Referring to those individuals at a social gathering who stand out for their vanity.

prezanes en la fiesta

conceited

A person who shows their vanity and seeks to be admired.

presumido

vanity

A quality of a person who feels excessive pride in their achievements or appearance.

vanidad

ostentation

Exhibition of wealth, luxury, or wisdom in order to impress.

ostentación

A person who pretends to have more than they actually possess.

That guy is a prezanes; he only buys expensive things to show off.

Ese tipo es un prezanes; solo se compra cosas caras para aparentar.

Someone who seeks attention by exaggerating their achievements.

Don’t pay attention to him; he’s a prezanes who always says he has traveled all over the world.

No le hagas caso, es un prezanes que siempre dice que ha viajado por todo el mundo.