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vanity

/ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/

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noun

Vanidad, futilidad

That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

Examples :

"His endless pursuit of wealth, fame, and the perfect appearance proved to be a complete vanity in the end, as none of it brought him lasting happiness. "

Su búsqueda interminable de riqueza, fama y la apariencia perfecta resultó ser una completa vanidad al final, ya que nada de eso le trajo felicidad duradera.

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noun

Vanidad, orgullo

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance or achievements.

Examples :

"Her vanity prevented her from accepting any criticism about her presentation, even constructive feedback from her teacher. "

Su vanidad le impidió aceptar cualquier crítica sobre su presentación, incluso la retroalimentación constructiva de su profesor.

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noun

Tocador

A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair. The table is normally quite low and similar to a desk, with drawers and one or more mirrors on top. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon.

Examples :

"My grandmother keeps her favorite vanity in her bedroom, complete with a large mirror and drawers for her cosmetics. "

Mi abuela guarda su tocador favorito en su dormitorio, completo con un espejo grande y cajones para sus cosméticos.

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noun

Mueble de baño con lavabo, lavabo con mueble

A washbasin installed into a permanently fixed storage unit, used as an item of bathroom furniture.

Examples :

"The new vanity in the bathroom has plenty of storage for towels and toiletries. "

El nuevo mueble de baño con lavabo tiene mucho espacio de almacenamiento para toallas y artículos de aseo.

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noun

Vanidad, vacuidad

Examples :

"Despite all the awards, the politician realized the campaign had been a vanity project, achieving nothing of lasting value. "

A pesar de todos los premios, el político se dio cuenta de que la campaña había sido un proyecto de vanidad, que no logró nada de valor duradero.

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noun

Vanidad, futilidad

Any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation.

Examples :

"It is a vanity to say that if two stones are dropped from a tower, the heavier will experience the greater acceleration."

Es una vanidad decir que si se dejan caer dos piedras desde una torre, la más pesada experimentará una mayor aceleración.

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