What does "ostentar" mean in English?

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Spanish

ostentar

English

to boast

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Alternative translations of "ostentar"

to hold
to display
to exhibit
to flaunt

Examples of how to use "ostentar" in Spanish

Spanish
Ostentaba su riqueza sin pudor.
English
He flaunted his wealth shamelessly.
Spanish
Ella ostenta su título con orgullo.
English
She proudly displays her title.
Spanish
Ayer él ostentó un nuevo reloj caro.
English
Yesterday he showed off a new expensive watch.
Spanish
De niño ostentaba medallas en la chaqueta.
English
As a child, he wore medals on his jacket.
Spanish
Espero que ella ostente humildad siempre.
English
I hope she always shows humility.

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Ostentaba su riqueza sin pudor.

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