What does "vano" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "vano" with examples and practice

Spanish

vano

English

vain

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "vano"

empty
hollow
useless
pointless

Examples of how to use "vano" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un esfuerzo completamente en vano.
English
It was a completely futile effort.
Spanish
Fue un intento vano y costoso.
English
It was a vain and costly attempt.
Spanish
Ese orgullo vano te hará daño.
English
That vain pride will hurt you.
Spanish
Buscó disculpas con argumento vano.
English
He looked for excuses with a vain argument.
Spanish
Prometer sin actuar es esfuerzo vano.
English
Promising without acting is a vain effort.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "vano" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to English
Fue un esfuerzo completamente en vano.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What does "vano" mean in English? | Habladoo