English–Spanish

“vain” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/baniˈðoso/

Example

Él es vanidoso.

He is vain.

Illustration for vanidoso (vain)

How to say “vain” in Spanish

“Vain” in Spanish is vanidoso.

Person admiring themselves in a mirror.

Full entry for vanidoso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vanidoso

Aunque es vanidoso, sus amigos lo aceptan.

Although he is vain, his friends accept him.

Tips for using vanidoso

  • Often used to criticize a person's character and normally paired with ser rather than estar, so it can sound rude when said to elders or authority figures.

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