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    Altanera (en. Haughty)

    /altaˈneɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Describes a person who is arrogant or proud.
    Her haughty attitude earned her many enemies.
    Su actitud altanera le ganó muchos enemigos.
    That has a disdainful behavior towards others.
    The haughty lady did not greet her neighbors.
    La altanera señora no saludaba a sus vecinos.
    Denotes excessive pride.
    The politician's haughty speech was criticized by many.
    El discurso altanero del político fue criticado por muchos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'altāneus', meaning 'elevated' or 'high'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    haughty attitude
    Arrogant and disdainful behavior.
    actitud altanera
    to speak in a haughty tone
    To express opinions in a disdainful and proud manner.
    hablar en tono altanero
    haughty gaze
    A way of looking that denotes contempt or superiority.
    mirada altanera

    Related Words

    haughtiness
    Quality of being haughty or arrogant.
    altivez
    arrogance
    Feeling of superiority over others.
    soberbia
    pride
    Satisfaction and self-esteem.
    orgullo

    Slang Meanings

    A person who considers themselves superior to others.
    That girl is very haughty; she always thinks she's the best.
    Esa chica es muy altanera, siempre se cree la mejor.
    An attitude that denotes contempt.
    She spoke in a haughty manner, as if she didn't care what others thought.
    Habló de manera altanera, como si no le importara lo que piensan los demás.