Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
alardear
Pronunciation
IPA/alaɾðeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbrag
Example
Él siempre alardea de sus logros.
He always brags about his achievements.
More examples
En las redes, muchos alardean de su estilo de vida.
On social media, many people brag about their lifestyle.
Core concept
Showing off a flashy watch to draw attention.
Common phrases
alardear de su éxito
brag about one's success
alardear de su trabajo
brag about one's work
Similar words
presumir: Showing pride in possessions or qualities by displaying them openly.
jactarse: Talking up personal skills or successes with boastful exaggeration.
fanfarronear: Making loud, showy boasts delivered with aggressive confidence.
ostentar: Parading luxury items or position visibly to emphasize wealth or power.
Definition in Spanish
Presumir o mostrar algo con ostentación para llamar la atención o aparentar más de lo que se tiene.
Word origin
From Spanish noun alarde 'display' plus verb-forming suffix -ear, with alarde ultimately from Old French alarde meaning a show or bravado, so alardear means to make an ostentatious display.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with de (alardear de + noun or infinitive) and carries a critical tone, so it usually criticizes someone for flaunting possessions or achievements.