Vanidoso (en. Vain)

/ba.niˈðo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It applies to a person who shows excessive pride in their appearance or achievements.
She is so vain that she always needs the best dress at parties.
Ella es tan vanidosa que siempre necesita el mejor vestido en las fiestas.
One who is overly concerned about the opinions of others.
His vain behavior drove him away from his true friends.
Su vanidoso comportamiento le alejó de sus verdaderos amigos.
Take care to show only qualities that one believes to be admirable.
His vain desire to be the center of attention is annoying.
Su vanidoso deseo de ser el centro de atención es molesto.

Etymology

From Latin 'vanitosus', which means 'empty, vain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vanity
Excessive pride in one's personality or appearance.
vanidad
to fall into vanity
To be carried away by pride or arrogance.
caer en la vanidad
to do something out of vanity
To engage in actions to seek recognition or admiration.
hacer algo por vanidad

Related Words

vanity
The quality of being vain; the impossibility of fulfilling or meeting expectations.
vanidad
vainly
In a vain manner; with excessive pride.
vanidosamente

Slang Meanings

Chic@
She is a chic@ who always looks in the mirror.
Ella es una chic@ que siempre se mira al espejo.
Fatu@
He is a fatu@ who can't stop bragging about his achievements.
Es un fatu@ que no para de alardear de sus logros.