Spanish word

estrafalario

Pronunciation

IPA/estɾafaˈlaɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeccentric

Example

Esa decoración es estrafalaria.

That decoration is eccentric.

Illustration for estrafalario (eccentric)

More examples

En la fiesta llevaba un vestido estrafalario que llamó la atención.

At the party she was wearing an eccentric dress that drew attention.

Core concept

A flamboyant, over-the-top outfit.

Common phrases

  • vestido estrafalario

    eccentric dress

  • peinado estrafalario

    eccentric hairstyle

  • maquillaje estrafalario

    eccentric makeup

Similar words

extravagante: Lavish, ostentatious style or behavior that flaunts wealth or extravagance.
raro: Rare, odd appearance that surprises because it is unfamiliar.
peculiar: Unusually individual characteristic or style that is distinctly recognizable.
llamativo: Bright, eye-catching look focused on color or shape to attract glances.

Definition in Spanish

Que, por su aspecto o estilo, resulta llamativo por ser poco común, extravagante o excesivo.

Word origin

From Italian stravagante meaning 'extravagant' combined with the Spanish suffix -ario (from Latin -arius) to form an adjective for something unusually showy.

Usage tips

  • Often used about clothing or decoration, and when applied to a person estrafalario can sound insulting.

Other meanings

  • outlandishadjective
  • bizarreadjective

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