vaidoso
vain, conceited, proud of appearance
Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/vɐjˈdo.zu/
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Cultural Note
Brazilians openly embrace personal care and beauty culture, so being 'vaidoso/a' isn't always negative there. In Portugal, it tends to carry more criticism. The boundary between self-care and vanity is culturally negotiated.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é tão vaidoso que passa horas ao espelho.
He is so vain that he spends hours at the mirror.
Não sou vaidosa, apenas gosto de me cuidar.
I'm not vain, I just like to take care of myself.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | vaidosas |
| masculine_plural | vaidosos |
| feminine_singular | vaidosa |
| masculine_singular | vaidoso |