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prestancia

distinction

noun prehs-TAHN-syah Rare

Origin: From Latin praestantia, 'excellence, superiority'.

Also means

elegance

Usage Note

Prestancia describes an air of distinguished bearing, elegance, or excellence in a person or thing. It is a formal, literary word rarely heard in casual conversation. Tiene gran prestancia means someone carries themselves with noticeable grace and authority, blending physical bearing with social presence. It should not be confused with the banking term préstamo (loan).

Examples

"Entró al salón con gran prestancia."

Natural Translation

She entered the hall with great distinction.

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