jactarse de

jactarse de(
hahk
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tahr
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seh
 
deh
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A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to boast about
Lucas siempre se jacta de tener muy buena voz, pero yo nunca le he oído cantar.Lucas is always boasting about having a very good voice, but I've never heard him singing.
b. to brag about
Desde luego pueden jactarse de hijos, son todos guapísimos e inteligentísimos.You certainly can brag about your children. They're all really handsome and clever.
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