exagerar
“exagerar” means “to exaggerate” in Spanish (to make something seem bigger, better, or worse than it is).
to exaggerate
Also: to overstate, to overdo it
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No exageres, solo llegamos cinco minutos tarde.
A1Don't exaggerate, we're only five minutes late.
Mi abuelo siempre exagera el tamaño de los peces que pesca.
A2My grandfather always exaggerates the size of the fish he catches.
Creo que estás exagerando la importancia de ese problema.
B1I think you are overstating the importance of that problem.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: exagerar
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Which of these is the correct 'yo' form in the present tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'exaggerare', which literally meant 'to heap up' or 'to pile up earth'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'exagerar' an irregular verb?
No, it is a completely regular '-ar' verb. It follows the same patterns as 'hablar' or 'cantar'.
Can I use 'exagerar' for actions as well as words?
Yes! You can use it when someone says something untrue, but also when someone 'overdoes it' with a physical action, like acting too much in a play.
What is the difference between 'exagerar' and 'mentir'?
'Mentir' means to lie (telling something completely false). 'Exagerar' usually means taking a piece of truth and making it much bigger or more dramatic.