boast

vantarsi

Parlare con orgoglio eccessivo delle proprie capacità, dei propri successi o di ciò che si possiede.

In inglese semplice: To talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions.

• He likes to boast about his money.
• She boasted that she had won every match.
• Why are you always boasting about your grades?

Come si usa: boast about/of something (He boasted about his expensive car.); boast that… (She boasted that she could beat anyone at chess.)

Sinonimi: brag

Espressioni comuni: boast about something, boast of something, boast that

vantare, avere

Avere qualcosa di particolarmente bello o valido di cui essere orgogliosi.

In inglese semplice: To have something especially good that is worth being proud of.

• The hotel boasts a large pool.
• Our town boasts three excellent restaurants.
• The apartment boasts stunning views of the bay.

Come si usa: boast something (The museum boasts a fine collection of paintings.)

Sinonimi: have, possess

Contrari: lack

Espressioni comuni: boast a pool, boast excellent facilities, boast stunning views

vanteria

Affermazione che esalta le proprie capacità, imprese o cose possedute, spesso con orgoglio eccessivo.

In inglese semplice: A statement that proudly praises your own abilities, achievements, or possessions, often too much.

• His boast annoyed everyone.
• She dismissed his claims as empty boasts.
• That was no idle boast: he really could swim ten miles.

Sinonimi: brag

Espressioni comuni: empty boast, idle boast, make a boast

vanto

Qualcosa di cui si parla con orgoglio, come un risultato o una capacità particolare.

In inglese semplice: Something you proudly tell others about, such as an achievement or special ability.

• The town’s chief boast is its ancient bridge.
• Her greatest boast was never missing a day of work.
• It was his proud boast that he knew every street.

Sinonimi: pride, claim to fame

Espressioni comuni: chief boast, greatest boast, someone’s proud boast