No. 5,323 in Catalan
cabotí
"Cabotí" in Catalan refers to a person who is egotistical, self-centered, or conceited.
In a sentence
El director de l'obra era un cabotí molt conegut per exagerar les seves actuacions.
The director of the play was a well-known cabotí for exaggerating his performances.
Here, 'cabotí' refers to a person who is an amateur or pretentious actor in a theatrical or performative context.
Al debat, el polític es mostrava cabotí, intentant cridar l'atenció constantment.
In the debate, the politician was acting cabotí, constantly trying to attract attention.
Here, 'cabotí' describes someone behaving in a showy or pretentious manner, seeking attention.
Malgrat les crítiques, ell seguia cabotí, demostrant confiança en si mateix.
Despite the criticism, he remained cabotí, demonstrating self-confidence.
Here, 'cabotí' indicates someone acting with overconfidence or ostentation, possibly ignoring the opinions of others.
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