andar como quinceañera — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Latin Americacolloquial
  • To behave in an affectedly shy, coy, or girlish manner, suggesting inexperience or coquettishness.
  • To be overly preoccupied with appearance or ceremony, as if presenting oneself for a coming-of-age celebration.

  Examples

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  • En la reunión, Carla andaba como quinceañera, nerviosa y sin saber qué decir.

    At the meeting, Carla behaved like a quinceañera, nervous and unsure of what to say.

  • No me gusta que andes como quinceañera cuando hablamos de temas serios, sé más directa.

    I don't like you acting coy like a quinceañera when we talk about serious topics; be more direct.

  • El actor andaba como quinceañera en la entrevista, mostrando una timidez poco habitual en él.

    The actor behaved shyly like a quinceañera during the interview, showing unusual timidity.

  • A veces, cuando está incómoda, Marta anda como quinceañera y evita el contacto visual.

    Sometimes, when she's uncomfortable, Marta acts coy like a quinceañera and avoids eye contact.