What is the Spanish word for "pompous"?

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

English

pompous

Spanish

pomposo

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Alternative translations of "pompous"

pretencioso
presuntuoso
engreído
altanero

Examples of how to use "pompous" in Spanish

English
Nobody likes a pompous person.
Spanish
A nadie le gusta una persona pomposa.
English
The professor sounded pompous during the lecture.
Spanish
El profesor sonó pomposo durante la conferencia.
English
Her pompous tone annoyed everyone at dinner.
Spanish
Su tono pomposo molestó a todos en la cena.
English
He gave a pompous speech at the ceremony.
Spanish
Él dio un discurso pomposo en la ceremonia.
English
Don't be pompous when you meet new people.
Spanish
No seas pomposo cuando conozcas gente nueva.

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