What is the Spanish word for "boastful"?

Learn how to say "boastful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

boastful

Spanish

jactancioso

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Alternative translations of "boastful"

presumido
fanfarrón
vanidoso
orgulloso

Examples of how to use "boastful" in Spanish

English
A boastful person is not very likable.
Spanish
Una persona jactanciosa no es muy simpática.
English
He sounded very boastful after the win.
Spanish
Parecía muy jactancioso después de la victoria.
English
Her boastful remarks made others uncomfortable.
Spanish
Sus comentarios jactanciosos hicieron que otros se sintieran incómodos.
English
Don't be boastful about your new car.
Spanish
No seas presumido con tu coche nuevo.
English
The coach warned the team against boastful behavior.
Spanish
El entrenador advirtió al equipo contra comportamientos arrogantes.

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