Spanish Conversation · Level 15
87 words
Spanish word
vanidoso
Pronunciation
IPA/baniˈðoso/
Meaning
- adjectivevain
Example
Él es vanidoso.
He is vain.
More examples
Aunque es vanidoso, sus amigos lo aceptan.
Although he is vain, his friends accept him.
Core concept
Person admiring themselves in a mirror.
Common phrases
ser vanidoso
be vain
muy vanidoso
very vain
Similar words
presumido: Shows off by boasting about qualities or successes to gain attention.
engreído: Exudes haughty confidence rooted in feeling inherently better than others.
orgulloso: Harbors strong pride in one's successes, background, or position.
presuntuoso: Pretends to greater importance or talent than truly possessed.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene una opinión excesivamente alta de sí mismo y busca la admiración de los demás.
Word origin
From Latin vanus 'empty' via vanitas 'vanity' into Spanish vanidoso, giving an adjective for someone with excessive self-regard.
Usage tips
- Often used to criticize a person's character and normally paired with ser rather than estar, so it can sound rude when said to elders or authority figures.