ostentasyon
ostentásyon with stress marks
ostentation; showy display of wealth
Usage Note
Ostentasyon is a Spanish loanword used in formal writing and social commentary to describe the gaudy display of wealth or status. In Filipino culture, excessive ostentasyon can attract criticism as it conflicts with the value of kababaang-loob, though conspicuous consumption also functions as a status marker.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng ostentasyon. "
Natural Translation
I don't like ostentation.
Literal Translation
Don't-like I of ostentation.
" Hindi maganda ang ostentasyon ng kayamanan sa harap ng mahihirap. "
Natural Translation
Ostentation of wealth in front of the poor is not good.
Literal Translation
Not good the ostentation of wealth in front of poor.
" Kahit mayaman sila, iniiwasan nila ang ostentasyon dahil naniniwala silang dapat maging mababa ang loob. "
Natural Translation
Even though they are rich, they avoid ostentation because they believe one should remain humble.
Literal Translation
Even-though rich they, avoid they the ostentation because believe they-that should become low the inside.
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