exaggerados

Exaggerados is the plural form of the adjective exaggerado in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning "exaggerated" or "overstated." It can describe people who tend to magnify details or events, as well as statements, claims, or appearances that are more dramatic than the truth.

Etymology and form: both languages derive exaggerado from the Latin exaggeratus, with the common Romance-language verb exaggerar meaning to magnify or to overstate. The word appears in various grammatical roles, including as a descriptor and, less commonly, as a noun referring to someone who exaggerates.

Usage: in everyday language, phrases such as eres un exaggerado (Spanish) or você é exagerado (Portuguese) convey that someone is being overly dramatic or making something seem more important than it is. The adverbial forms exaggeradamente or de forma exagerada express how something is done in an exaggerated way. As a noun, exaggerado can denote a person who habitually exaggerates, though this use is less frequent and often context-dependent.

Cultural notes: Exaggerados may also be encountered as a proper noun in media, music, or fiction, used to evoke themes of flair, melodrama, or sensationalism. When capitalized, it can function as a name for bands, characters, or works, depending on the context. Overall, the term carries a neutral to negative connotation, describing amplification beyond what is accurate or necessary.