Example: La exageración en sus relatos hace que nadie le crea.
Definition
"La exageración" refers to the act of overstating or magnifying facts, events, or feelings beyond the truth, often making something seem more extreme or important than it actually is. It commonly appears in storytelling or descriptions that stretch reality.
Translations
exaggeration
de overdrijving
l'exageració
l'exagération
die Übertreibung
Etymology
The word "la exageración" comes from the Spanish verb "exagerar," which traces back to the Latin "exaggerare," meaning to heap up or increase. Did you know? The root combines "ex-" (out) and "aggerare" (to heap), suggesting piling things up beyond measure, much like exaggeration does in speech.
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"La exageración" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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