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/Sounds like "fah" (as in "far") + "ROHL" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A showoff who exaggerates what they have or what they've done to impress others. In Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay, a farol is that person who acts richer, tougher, or more successful than they really are, putting on a performance for the audience.

Examples

He's a total fraud, not even half of what he says is true.

Stop showing off, everyone knows what you're really like.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de España
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Perú
Presumido

Someone who emotionally damages the people around them through manipulation, jealousy, constant drama, or behaviors that drain everyone's energy. The go-to word across Spanish-speaking social media to describe relationships and people that do more harm than good.