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lamparoso

Also spelled: lámpara · prender la lámpara · lamparosa

Definition

A show-off, someone who brags. "Prender la lámpara" is to start showing off.

Example

Don't be lamparoso, we all know that car isn't yours.No seas lamparoso, todos sabemos que ese carro no es tuyo.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Metáfora: el que enciende una lámpara para que lo vean.

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