altanería

Definitions of altanería
  1. noun
    the act of selling goods for a living
    synonyms: buhonería, cetrería, halconería, reventa, volatería
    see moresee less
    type of:
    márketing, venta
    the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
  2. noun
    the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
    synonyms: condescendencia
    see moresee less
    type of:
    altivez, altiveza, arrogancia, cachaña, copete, descuello, desvanecimiento, elación, encumbramiento, endiosamiento, entono, envalentonamiento, fuero, hinchazón, imperio, inmodestia, lozanía, orgullo, penacho, pescuezo, prepotencia, pretensión, soberbia, suficiencia, toldo, ufanía, ventolera
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
  3. noun
    the art of training falcons to hunt and return
    synonyms: cetrería, halconería, volatería
    see moresee less
    type of:
    arte, destreza, habilidad, maestría
    a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘altanería'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family