Spanish Conversation · Level 95
60 words
Spanish word
fatuo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfatwo/
Meaning
- adjectiveconceited
Example
No seas fatuo.
Don't be conceited.
More examples
Su tono fatuo hizo que la reunión fuera incómoda.
His conceited tone made the meeting awkward.
Core concept
Empty vanity shown in speech and behavior.
Common phrases
tono fatuo
conceited tone
comentario fatuo
conceited remark
Similar words
presumido: Shows off to impress others, focusing on looking important and attracting attention.
engreído: Believes oneself superior in worth or ability and expects admiration for it.
arrogante: Acts haughtily, treating others as inferior with proud, domineering behavior.
vanidoso: Worries about looks and reputation, seeking praise for appearance and social standing.
Definition in Spanish
Que denota vanidad y poca sensatez en la forma de actuar o hablar.
Word origin
Derived from Latin fatuus 'foolish', fatuo retains an older link between vanity and foolish behavior in Spanish.
Usage tips
- As an adjective fatuo carries a judgmental, somewhat literary tone and is often replaced in conversation by creído or presumido.