orgulloso

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/oɾɣuˈʝoso/
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Shows pride in an achievement or a person, sometimes to an excessive degree.
Practice using orgulloso in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Su gesto orgulloso lo decía todo.
    His proud gesture said it all.
  • Salió orgulloso después de ganar.
    He came out proud after winning.
  • La madre lanzó una mirada orgullosa.
    The mother gave a proud look.
  • Entró con una expresión orgullosa.
    He entered with a proud expression.
  • Miró a todos con aire orgulloso.
    He looked at everyone with an arrogant air.

Similar words

contento
satisfecho
arrogante
soberbio
ufano

Meanings

Pleased with an achievement

adjective
achievement
neutral
Feeling satisfaction in oneself, another person or something accomplished.

Examples

  • Estoy orgulloso de mi hija.
    I am proud of my daughter.
  • Se siente orgullosa de su trabajo.
    She feels proud of her work.
  • Los vecinos están orgullosos del barrio.
    The neighbours are proud of the neighbourhood.
  • Salió orgulloso después de ganar.
    He came out proud after winning.
  • Puedes estar orgullosa de lo que lograste.
    You can be proud of what you achieved.

Similar words

satisfecho
contento

Excessively proud

adjective
personality
neutral
Unwilling to admit faults or accept help because of self-importance.

Examples

  • Es demasiado orgulloso para pedir ayuda.
    He is too proud to ask for help.
  • Su actitud orgullosa alejó a sus amigos.
    Her arrogant attitude drove her friends away.
  • No seas orgulloso; admite tu error.
    Do not be so proud; admit your mistake.
  • Miró a todos con aire orgulloso.
    He looked at everyone with an arrogant air.
  • Es orgullosa y nunca acepta consejos.
    She is proud and never takes advice.

Similar words

soberbio
arrogante

Showing pride

adjective
expression
neutral
Describes a look, gesture or manner that displays pride.

Examples

  • Mostró una sonrisa orgullosa al ver el resultado.
    She gave a proud smile when she saw the result.
  • Dio un paso orgulloso hacia el escenario.
    He took a proud step toward the stage.
  • Su gesto orgulloso lo decía todo.
    His proud gesture said it all.
  • La madre lanzó una mirada orgullosa.
    The mother gave a proud look.
  • Entró con una expresión orgullosa.
    He entered with a proud expression.

Similar words

ufano

Etymology

From orgullo, “pride”, with adjectival -oso.

FAQ

What does orgulloso mean?

Proud, either positively or negatively.

What preposition follows it?

Usually de: orgulloso de ti.

Can it sound negative?

Yes, if it means too proud to accept help.

What is the feminine form?

Orgullosa.

Can it describe a smile?

Yes, a smile showing pride.

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