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    Vanas (en. Vain)

    /ˈβanas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has no value or utility.
    The promises he made turned out to be vain.
    Las promesas que hizo resultaron ser vanas.
    That produces or results in emptiness.
    His efforts were in vain; he did not achieve the goal.
    Sus esfuerzos fueron vanos, no logró el objetivo.
    Without real or effective foundation.
    The vain expectations of success led to disappointment.
    Las vanas expectativas de éxito llevaron a la decepción.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vanus', meaning empty or null.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vain efforts
    Efforts that do not result in success.
    esfuerzos vanos
    vain promises
    Promises that are unfulfilled or lack sincerity.
    promesas vanas
    vain hopes
    Hopes that have no basis in reality.
    esperanzas vanas

    Related Words

    vain
    That is without benefit or effect.
    vano
    futility
    The condition of being vain or useless.
    futilidad
    uselessness
    The quality of being useless or lacking value.
    inutilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that has no consequences.
    That discussion was in vain; it’s not going to change anything.
    Esa discusión fue vanas, no va a cambiar nada.
    Things said without serious intention.
    Everything you said was in vain, so don’t take it seriously.
    Todo lo que dijiste fue vano, así que no lo tomes en serio.