Spanish word of the day: Pavonearse

What does pavonearse mean?

Pavonearse (verb) — To strut, swagger, or show off in a way that draws attention, much like a peacock displaying its feathers. It’s all about moving or behaving with exaggerated pride or self-importance.

Example sentences with pavonearse

• Después de ganar el partido, Juan no paraba de pavonearse por el campo.
  🦚 After winning the match, Juan couldn’t stop strutting around the field.

• Se pavoneó con su nuevo coche por todo el barrio.
  🚗 He showed off his new car all around the neighborhood.

• A Marta le encanta pavonearse cuando recibe un cumplido.
  😊 Marta loves to show off when she gets a compliment.

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Pavonearse in context

Pavonearse comes from “pavo real” (peacock), and it perfectly captures that image of someone walking with their head held high, chest out, and maybe even a little extra swing in their step. It’s not always negative—sometimes it’s playful or even deserved, like after a big achievement. Other times, it can be a bit much, especially if someone is overdoing it.

You’ll hear it in conversations related to showing off, as colorful verb that adds a bit of drama and personality to casual Spanish.