How to Say "flamboyant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flamboyant” is “extravagante” — B1 level.
Examples
Mi tía tiene un estilo muy extravagante y siempre usa pelucas de colores.
My aunt has a very quirky style and always wears colorful wigs.
Ese edificio tiene una arquitectura extravagante que no le gusta a todo el mundo.
That building has some eccentric architecture that not everyone likes.
Fue una fiesta extravagante con decoraciones de oro y animales exóticos.
It was a flamboyant party with gold decorations and exotic animals.
One word for everyone
This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change for gender. You can use it for a man (un hombre extravagante) or a woman (una mujer extravagante) without changing the ending.
Placement for emphasis
If you put this word after the person or thing you are describing, you are focusing on that specific trait. For example, 'un vestido extravagante' highlights that the dress is particularly unusual.
The 'Expensive' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'extravagante' to mean 'expensive' like in some English contexts.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'extravagante' is about style or behavior being weird or showy. If you want to say something costs a lot of money, use 'caro' or 'costoso'.
Avoid 'Extravaganta'
Mistake: “Saying 'una chica extravaganta'.”
Correction: Even though 'chica' is feminine, the word 'extravagante' stays the same. Always use the -e ending.
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