vana

[ˈva.nɐ]

adjectivefemininepl: vanas

vain, futile, empty

1. characterized by futility or lack of result; producing no effect

It was a vain attempt to convince him.

Foi uma tentativa vana de convencê-lo.

2. excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited

She is too vain to admit her mistakes.

Ela é demasiado vã para admitir seus erros.

3. lacking substance or importance; empty

vain promises

promessas vãs

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

vã/vana

common usage in both spoken and written Portuguese

Portugal

vã/vana

identical usage; standard European Portuguese

em vão (in vain)

de vã glória (vain glory)

tentativa vã (futile attempt)

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