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How to Say "airs" in Spanish

The Spanish word forairsis airesB2 level.

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aires

nounB2
manner; demeanor; appearance
A cartoonish illustration of a person standing with an exaggeratedly upright and proud posture, chin lifted, representing a haughty manner.

Examples

Esa chica se da aires de superioridad, aunque no lo sea.

That girl puts on airs of superiority, even if she isn't superior.

Tiene unos aires muy elegantes, parece de la realeza.

She has a very elegant look; she seems like royalty.

Figurative Plural

In this meaning, 'aires' is almost always used in the plural, even when referring to one person's manner.

Using Singular for Attitude

Mistake:Tiene un aire de superioridad.

Correction: Use the plural: 'Tiene unos aires de superioridad.' This is the standard idiomatic usage.

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