boast
BrE /bəʊst/ AmE /boʊst/
verb en → es
past boasted pp boasted ing boasting
to talk about yourself or your achievements in a way that shows you are proud of them and want other people to think well of you
alardear, presumir
- boast about something
Collocations boast about one's achievements · boast to somebody
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He likes to boast about his success.
Él le gusta alardear de su éxito.
to say that something is true, especially when there is no proof to support what you are saying
afirmar, declarar
- boast that
Collocations boast that something is true · boast to somebody
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He boasted that he had won the lottery.
Él afirmó que había ganado la lotería.