palero
In colloquial speech, this refers to a person who is a liar or someone who is full of it.
That palero teacher told us the exam was going to be really easy.
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Tag: fanfarron
Definitions tagged fanfarron in the street dictionary.
Perúfintero
A poser or a phony; someone who puts on a front to look more important, wealthy, or skilled than they actually are (derived from the word finta, meaning a feint or a fake-out).
He does not make as much money as he says, he has always been a fintero.
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Fanfarronear
To brag or talk big, showing off qualities or skills that you do not really have.
Stop your fanfarronear and tell me the truth.
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Argentinagrilluo
A person who acts cocky, conceited, or tries to show off for no particular reason. It describes someone who wants to be noticed or thinks they are a big deal.
He has been acting grilluo since he got back from Europe.
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Venezuelachicanear
To show off, brag, or flash a possession or a personal quality to impress others. It involves acting superior or flashy. A person who acts this way is called a chicanero.
Carmen arrived chicaneando about her new position. He always chicanea us with his outfit. He is always chicaneando about his ability to find the best price.
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Colombiamalote
A tough guy or bad boy who acts like an alpha male. While it can be used as a nickname with a bit of affection or condescension, it typically refers to someone who is genuinely dangerous or a criminal.
That Pepe guy is a malote you better be careful with. He is the neighborhood malote.
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Estados Unidosmaracucho
Someone from the city of Maracaibo, also used as a synonym for a bastard, a bullshitter, or a loudmouthed braggart (residents of this city are stereotypically known for being loud and prone to exaggeration).
Damn man, you are such a liar you seem like a maracucho.
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Comparon
A show-off or a stuck-up person who acts like they are better than everyone else, often by flaunting their status or possessions.
Susy is being such a comparona with her new car, she won't give anyone a ride.
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República Dominicanahocicon
A person who brags, cannot keep a secret, or lies to others. It refers to a loudmouth, a show-off, or a liar (derived from the word for an animal's snout).
For example: that kid is a hocicon.
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