Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
extravagante
Pronunciation
IPA/ekstɾaβaˈɣante/
Meaning
- adjectiveextravagant
Example
Su idea me parece extravagante.
His idea seems extravagant to me.
More examples
Ese vestido extravagante llamó la atención en la fiesta.
That extravagant dress attracted attention at the party.
Core concept
A strikingly eccentric outfit or behavior that breaks social norms.
Common phrases
vestido extravagante
extravagant dress
ropa extravagante
extravagant clothing
estilo extravagante
extravagant style
Similar words
llamativo: Eye-catching appearance marked by vivid colors or bold shapes.
excéntrico: Eccentric personal choices or ideas that stray from common practice.
estrafalario: Outlandishly strange appearance or conduct that draws stunned looks.
peculiar: Quirky, distinctive feature that makes someone or something stand out.
Definition in Spanish
Que, por su aspecto o comportamiento, resulta llamativo por ser poco común, original o excesivo.
Word origin
Recorded from medieval Latin extravagare, made of extra "outside" and vagari "to wander", the word applies the notion of stepping outside bounds to describe showy or unusual appearance or conduct.
Usage tips
- In first meetings or formal situations calling someone extravagante can sound blunt, so speakers frequently use es llamativo or tiene un estilo particular to soften the phrasing.
Other meanings
- showyadjective
- outlandishadjective
Opposites
- sobrioplainadjective
- discretounderstatedadjective
Related words
- extravaganciaextravagancenoun