Altanera (en. Arrogant)

/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.