vaidade
/vajˈda.d͡ʒi/feminine
The English word "vanity" translates to Portuguese as vaidade.
vaidade is a feminine noun used to describe excessive pride.
Meaning: excessive pride (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word Presunção is commonly used to refer to vanity when the context involves excessive pride or arrogance.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the concept as an adjective, the form changes based on the gender of the subject: use vaidoso for a masculine subject and vaidosa for a feminine subject. To express the concept as an adverb (vainly), use vaidosamente.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /vajˈda.dʒi/.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian Portuguese, a vain or 'stuck up' person is often called a metido, a term that also suggests the person is 'intruding' into social circles where they do not belong.
- While vaidade denotes pride, the Portuguese word vaidoso can be used as a compliment in Brazil to describe someone who takes great care of their appearance.
- The term vaidade is closely linked to the vanitas art movement, which used symbols like skulls to remind viewers that earthly pride is empty.
Examples in context
- A vaidade é o espelho dos tolos.Vanity is the mirror of the fools.This sentence uses vaidade to illustrate a proverb about folly.Tatoeba #6999958 by iart61, translation #9828135 by lucasmg123
- Vaidade de vaidades, tudo é vaidade.Vanity of vanities, and everything is vanity.This sentence uses vaidade in a repetitive, emphatic expression.Tatoeba #926606 by Gyuri, translation #11941843 by Fenrir
- A exigência de reciprocidade no amor não parte do amor, mas da vaidade.The demand for reciprocity in love doesn't come from love, but from vanity.This sentence uses vaidade to explain the motivation behind a demand in a relationship.Tatoeba #3449188 by carlosalberto, translation #12244689 by Miktsoanit
- A vaidade é um dos sete pecados capitais.Vanity is one of the seven deadly sins.
- Não devemos agir movidos pela futilidade e pelo ego.We must not act driven by vanity and ego.
- Ele é muito presunçoso, sempre exibindo suas coisas.He is very vain, always showing off his things.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are discussing a mutual friend's behavior.
- LucasEle só se preocupa com a aparência.He only cares about appearances.
- MarianaSim, a vaidade dele é exagerada.Yes, his vanity is exaggerated.
- LucasIsso atrapalha as relações dele.That hinders his relationships.
- MarianaConcordo, ele precisa ser mais humilde.I agree, he needs to be more humble.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vanity” translations and entries vaidade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
