aparatoso
aparatoso
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (sensational)
a. spectacular
La bailarina sufrió una aparatosa caída en la función de anoche.The dancer had a spectacular fall in last night's show.
b. dramatic
La vuelta de campana que dió el camión fue muy aparatosa pero, de milagro, no hubo heridos.The way the truck turned right over was very dramatic but, miraculously, nobody was hurt.
2. (extravagant)
a. showy
El tocado de la novia me pareció demasiado aparatoso.I found the bride's headdress too showy.
b. flamboyant
Los juegos se clausuraron con una ceremonia aparatosa.The games closed with a flamboyant ceremony.
c. ostentatious
La cantante vive en una casa aparatosa con pisos de mármol y muebles dorados.The singer lives in an ostentatious house with marble floors and gilded furniture.
aparatosoadjective
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (ostentoso)
a. ostentatious, showy
2. (espectacular)
a. spectacular
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