exageros

Exageros are exaggerated statements or acts that go beyond what is accurate or realistic, used across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts. The term stems from the verb exaggerar (to exaggerate) and is the plural form of the noun exaggero in both languages. In everyday language, exaggers are common as a means of emphasis, humor, or persuasion, and they often appear in speech, writing, advertising, and media.

In linguistic and rhetorical terms, exaggero or exaggeros describe a broad category of intensification devices. While hyperbole is a specific figure of speech that uses deliberate overstatement, exaggers can encompass a wider range of overstatements that may not meet the strict criteria of hyperbole. Exageros can be used to convey strong emotion, highlight a feature, or create a comic or dramatic effect. They can also contribute to misinformation if presented as fact, especially in news reporting or persuasive content.

Regional usage varies slightly: in Spanish, exageros is the plural of exagero; in Portuguese, exageros is the same plural form but the noun is often used in reference to exaggerated claims in everyday discourse or media. Both languages employ exaggeration in folklore, storytelling, and urban legends, where tall tales function as cultural devices rather than precise descriptions.

Examples include: “Tengo un millón de cosas que hacer” (a common exaggeration for emphasis) and “Es el mejor jugador de la historia” (a hyperbolic claim that relies on evaluative judgment more than fact). Exageros are typically distinguished from verifiable inaccuracies by their intentional framing, context, and communicative purpose.

See also: exaggeración, hipérbole, figura retórica, intensificación.