How to Say "puffed up" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “puffed up” is “hinchado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2informal
filled with self-importance
Examples
Está hinchado de orgullo por el éxito de su hijo.
He is puffed up with pride over his son's success.
No me gusta su discurso, utiliza un lenguaje muy hinchado.
I don't like his speech; he uses very bombastic language.
Using 'De' to show cause
When using the figurative meaning, we often use 'de' to explain why the person is puffed up (e.g., 'hinchado de vanidad').
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