Smug (es. Presumido)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Él es muy presumido.
He is very conceited.
Context: daily life
No me gusta el chico presumido.
I don't like the conceited boy.
Context: relationships
Ella se viste de manera presumida.
She dresses in a conceited manner.
Context: fashion

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces, ser presumido puede alejar a las personas.
Sometimes, being conceited can drive people away.
Context: society
El joven presumido se jacta de su riqueza constantemente.
The conceited young man constantly boasts about his wealth.
Context: economy
La presumida actitud de Clara no le ayuda a hacer amigos.
Clara's conceited attitude doesn't help her make friends.
Context: relationships

Advanced (C1-C2)

En ocasiones, la actitud presumida de las personas es un mecanismo de defensa ante la inseguridad.
At times, people's conceited attitude is a defense mechanism against insecurity.
Context: psychology
El presumido comportamiento del protagonista en la novela refleja una crítica a los valores superficiales de la sociedad actual.
The conceited behavior of the protagonist in the novel reflects a critique of the superficial values of today's society.
Context: literature
Detrás de su fachada presumida, existía una profunda vulnerabilidad que pocos lograron ver.
Behind her conceited facade, there was a deep vulnerability that few managed to see.
Context: psychology

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