extravagante
/eɡstɾabaˈɡante/
The English word extravagant is translated into Spanish as extravagante.
The word extravagante is used to describe something that is profuse in expenditure, prodigal or wasteful. It is also frequently used to describe people who exhibit eccentric or unusual behavior, much like the English word 'eccentric'.
Meaning: profuse in expenditure, prodigal, wasteful (adj)
Which one should you use?
While extravagante can refer to wasteful spending, it is also frequently used to describe someone with eccentric or unusual behavior, similar to the English sense of 'eccentric'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word pródigo/a can be used to express extravagance, though it specifically carries connotations of wastefulness or excess.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is gender-neutral, meaning it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, simply add -s to the end: extravagantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾabaˈɡante/
Did you know?
- The word extravagante shares a common ancestor with the English word 'vagrant', as both stem from the Latin root for wandering or straying outside of a set boundary.
- Spanish speakers may use estrafalario instead of extravagante when they want to emphasize that someone's appearance is ridiculously flashy or comical.
- In certain Spanish-speaking contexts, describing a person as extravagante can be a polite way to signal that their behavior is socially disruptive or 'out of place' without calling them 'crazy'.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene un estilo de vida extravagante.Tom has an extravagant lifestyle.This sentence is useful for describing a lifestyle using extravagante.Tatoeba #1651304 by marcelostockle, translation #1479115 by Spamster
- Este anillo de diamante es muy extravagante para mí.This diamond ring is too extravagant for me.This sentence shows how to use extravagante to describe an object like a ring.Tatoeba #2413587 by Haruhi_Gafitas, translation #60917 by CM
- La fiesta de gala fue bastante excesiva.The gala party was quite extravagant.
- La cena de Navidad estuvo llena de platos suntuosos.The Christmas dinner was filled with sumptuous dishes.
- El empresario llevó una vida pródiga, gastando dinero sin medida.The businessman led a prodigal life, spending money without measure.
- No me gusta su comportamiento extravagante con el dinero.I don't like his extravagant behavior with money.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a planned vacation.
- ElenaQuiero reservar el hotel más caro.I want to book the most expensive hotel.
- JavierElena, ese plan es demasiado extravagante.Elena, that plan is too extravagant.
- ElenaSolo queremos disfrutar un poco.We just want to enjoy ourselves a bit.
- JavierEstá bien, pero busquemos algo más barato.That's fine, but let's look for something cheaper.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry extravagante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries extravagante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
