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    Vanidad (en. Vanity)

    /ba.ni.ðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of being vain; excessive pride in one's appearance or personal attributes.
    Vanity prevented him from accepting his mistakes.
    La vanidad le impidió aceptar sus errores.
    The act of doing something out of mere pride or appearance.
    His vanity led him to spend too much on his clothing.
    Su vanidad lo llevó a gastar demasiado en su vestimenta.
    Emotion or feeling of pride toward oneself.
    Vanity can be an obstacle in relationships.
    La vanidad puede ser un obstáculo en las relaciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vanitas', which means 'emptiness' or 'vanity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vanity of vanities
    An expression that indicates the futility of earthly things.
    vanidad de vanidades
    to fall into vanity
    To succumb to pride or appearance.
    caer en la vanidad
    vanity of mankind
    Based on how concern for appearance is inherent to human beings.
    vanidad del ser humano

    Related Words

    vain
    Person who is vain.
    vanidoso
    self-importance
    Excessive interest in oneself, related to vanity.
    yoísmo
    selfie
    A photograph that a person takes of themselves, often associated with vanity.
    selfie

    Slang Meanings

    To act cute
    Don't be so vain, you don't need to act cute.
    No seas tan vanidoso, no necesitas hacerte el lindo.
    To look in the mirror all the time
    She is so vain, she is always looking at herself in the mirror.
    Ella es tan vanidosa, siempre está mirándose al espejo.