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fatuo

conceited

adjective FAH-twoh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From Latin fatuus (foolish)

Also means

vain, fatuous

Usage Note

Fatuo conveys a sense of empty vanity or smug self-satisfaction; it implies not just pride but also foolishness underlying it. The compound fuego fatuo (will-o'-the-wisp) is a separate fixed expression referring to the flickering marsh light, and does not carry the same negative human quality.

Examples

"Su discurso fatuo no convenció a nadie."

Natural Translation

His conceited speech convinced nobody.

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