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Conceit
01
engreimiento
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Ejemplos
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
Su arrogancia le impedía reconocer sus errores, incluso cuando se los señalaban.
She could n't stand his constant boasting and conceit about his accomplishments.
No podía soportar sus constantes fanfarronadas y su arrogancia sobre sus logros.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Ejemplos
The plan collapsed because it was based on a conceit that success would be immediate.
Her conceit that she could finish the project alone proved unrealistic.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Ejemplos
The painter used the conceit of distorted perspectives to convey tension.
A conceit in the choreography emphasized the dancer's elegance.
04
concepto
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
Ejemplos
John Donne 's metaphysical poetry is famous for its conceits, such as comparing lovers to a compass.
The poem 's central conceit likened time to a thief.
