pretentious display
[prɪˈtenʃəs dɪˈspleɪ]
nounpl: pretentious displays
exibição pretenciosa
1. an ostentatious or showy exhibition intended to impress others, often lacking genuine substance or authenticity
The mansion's gold-plated fixtures were nothing but a pretentious display of wealth.
Os acabamentos banhados a ouro da mansão eram apenas uma exibição pretenciosa de riqueza.
2. a superficial or affected demonstration meant to convey importance, status, or sophistication that one does not actually possess
His frequent references to exclusive clubs were a pretentious display designed to impress his colleagues.
Suas frequentes referências aos clubes exclusivos eram uma exibição pretenciosa destinada a impressionar seus colegas.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, pretentious display is often viewed negatively, reflecting values of authenticity and genuineness. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability), making pretentious displays sometimes seen as inauthentic or socially awkward. In the USA, the phrase is commonly associated with conspicuous consumption and the performative aspects of social media culture.
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