Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
llamativo
Pronunciation
IPA/ʝamaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveflashy
Example
Ese coche es llamativo.
That car is flashy.
More examples
El diseño de la camiseta era llamativo.
The T-shirt had a flashy design.
Core concept
A bright object that immediately draws attention.
Common phrases
diseño llamativo
flashy design
anuncio llamativo
flashy advertisement
maquillaje llamativo
flashy makeup
Similar words
vistoso: Displays decorative, eye-catching flair through bright or elaborate details.
colorido: Appears vividly colored because many bright hues are used.
ostentoso: Exhibits extravagant, showy display intended to flaunt wealth or status.
atractivo: Attracts attention through charm or visual appeal.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo resulta muy visible o sobresaliente en su aspecto.
Word origin
From Spanish llamar 'to call' plus the adjective-forming suffix -ativo, literally 'calling attention' and thus meaning something that makes itself noticeably conspicuous.
Usage tips
- It often carries an evaluative tone and can sound critical or mocking when applied to a person, so it may be perceived as offensive in informal remarks.