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ostentar

[osh-ten-TAR]
verb
to flaunt, to display, to show off
1. to display something prominently in order to impress others; to exhibit with pride or arrogance
He likes to flaunt his wealth by driving an expensive car.
Ele gosta de ostentar sua riqueza dirigindo um carro caro.
2. to bear or wear visibly; to have or display as a feature
The building ostents a modern architectural style.
O edifício ostenta um estilo arquitetônico moderno.
3. to boast about; to brag about possessions or achievements
She ostents her academic accomplishments at every opportunity.
Ela ostenta suas conquistas acadêmicas em toda oportunidade.
NYC Slang
flex, stunt, ball out
Synonyms
exibirmostraralardearvangloriarpavonearapresentar
Antonyms
esconderocultardissimulardisfarçar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ostentar
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ostentar
no regional variation; formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ostentar
no regional variation; common in business and social contexts
Portugal
ostentar
standard usage; slightly more formal register than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

ostentar riqueza - to flaunt one's wealth
ostentar poder - to display power
ostentar conhecimento - to show off one's knowledge
ostentar beleza - to display beauty
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