Privar

Privar

To act stuck-up, show off, or think you are better than everyone else. (The Spanish definition uses an idiom about being the last Coca-Cola in the desert to describe someone who thinks they are hot stuff).

This guy is a total privon, supposedly just because he is driving a brand new car.

Automatically translated from Spanish

• #privon
• #privarsela
• #creido
• #creida
• #privona

República Dominicanaby AnónimoAugust 1, 2008

Score:+11

Privar

To cut someone off from something they enjoy or are used to, specifically by taking away a treat or a privilege. It is commonly used when restricting someone from fun activities as a disciplinary measure.

Juanito got grounded and they chose to privar him of his soccer game because he did not clean his room.

Automatically translated from Spanish

Méxicoby MorritaBCAugust 19, 2015

Score:+9

Privar

To show off, act superior, or put on airs because you possess a desirable quality or a luxury item.

He priva that he knows a lot of things, but he does not know a thing.

Automatically translated from Spanish

• #pensar
• #saber

República Dominicanaby Esno84August 20, 2016

Score:+0

Privar

To show off or act superior, especially when one has an enviable quality, luxury item, or car. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to acting like a big shot or being stuck-up).

(e.g. He is privando like he knows everything). Then, he becomes a show-off.

Automatically translated from Spanish

• #privon
• #privarsela
• #comparon
• #salta-pa-tra
• #arrogante
• #darsela-en-bueno
• #privarsela-en-fruta-fina

República Dominicanaby AnónimoApril 9, 2008

Score:-3

Privar

To drink or booze, specifically referring to alcoholic beverages.

We are privando at a bar.

Automatically translated from Spanish

• #beber
• #privar
• #priva

Españaby AnónimoSeptember 7, 2009

Score:-3