Vanidosa (en. Vain)

ba-ni-do-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows vanity or excessive pride.
She is so vain that she always needs to be the center of attention.
Ella es tan vanidosa que siempre necesita ser el centro de atención.
That is obsessed with their physical appearance.
Her vain obsession with looking good makes her spend a lot of money on clothes.
Su vanidosa obsesión por verse bien la hace gastar mucho dinero en ropa.
That appears conceited or haughty.
Her vain attitude keeps many people away from her.
Su actitud vanidosa lo aleja de muchas personas.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'vanidosus', which means 'empty, vain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vain as a peacock
Refers to someone who has exaggerated and ostentatious vanity.
vanidosa como un pavo
to be vain
To behave in a way that shows excessive pride, generally in their appearance.
ser un vanidoso

Related Words

vanity
Quality of someone who has an excessively high opinion of themselves.
vanidad
presumption
Attitude of someone who boasts about what they have or their intelligence.
presunción
pride
Feeling of satisfaction with one's own achievements.
orgullo

Slang Meanings

Strawberry
She is a strawberry because she always worries about her appearance.
Ella es una fresa porque siempre se preocupa por su apariencia.
Posh
That guy is very posh, always dressing fashionably and constantly looking at himself in the mirror.
Ese chico es muy pijo, siempre se viste a la moda y no para de mirarse al espejo.