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    Vana (en. Vain)

    /ˈbana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Something that lacks value or importance.
    The criticism was vain, as it brought nothing constructive.
    La crítica fue vana, ya que no aportó nada constructivo.
    An effort that leads to no result.
    His attempts to convince him were in vain.
    Sus intentos de convencerlo fueron en vano.
    Act of vanity or excessive pride.
    His vain pretension of being the best did not earn him friends.
    Su vana pretensión de ser el mejor no le hizo ganar amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vana', meaning 'empty' or 'futile'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in vain
    Without result or without success.
    en vano
    vain effort
    An effort that bears no fruit.
    esfuerzo vano
    vain hope
    A hope that will not be fulfilled.
    esperanza vana

    Related Words

    vanity
    Excess of self-esteem or pride.
    vanidad
    futility
    Condition of being useless or trivial.
    futilidad
    emptiness
    Lack of content or meaning.
    vacío

    Slang Meanings

    Something that makes no sense.
    That plan is a vain idea.
    Ese plan es una vana idea.
    Talking about things of no value.
    He is just saying vain nonsense.
    Solo está diciendo vanas tonterías.