Meanings (ES + gloss)
vanidoso
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Every writer is a narcissist. This does not mean that he is vain; it only means that he is hopelessly self-absorbed.
vacuo • vano
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
Vain is the force of man / To crush the pillars which the pile sustain.
vain toil a vain attempt