How to Say "to flaunt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to flaunt” is “ostentar” — B2 level.
Examples
No le gusta ostentar su riqueza aunque tiene mucho dinero.
He doesn't like to show off his wealth even though he has a lot of money.
Ostentaba un anillo de diamantes enorme en su mano derecha.
She was flaunting a huge diamond ring on her right hand.
A veces es mejor ser humilde que ostentar lo que uno tiene.
Sometimes it is better to be humble than to show off what one has.
It needs an object
In this sense, you usually need to mention WHAT is being shown off (the object), such as wealth, a car, or a ring.
Regular conjugation
Even though it sounds fancy, it follows the exact same pattern as the verb 'hablar'.
Using it for everyday pride
Mistake: “Ostento mi dibujo nuevo.”
Correction: Presumo mi dibujo nuevo.
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