presumir

/pɾesuˈmiɾ/ · B2 · verb

to boast, to brag, to show off

🦚 presumir = presume you're great, then show it off: to presume + to brag

From Latin praesumere, to take beforehand (prae + sumere). In Spanish the word goes a step further: someone who presumes they're impressive starts showing it. Presumir de coche = to show off your car.

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