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    Altivez (en. Haughtiness)

    /altiˈβes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Attitude or behavior of superiority.
    His pride drove him away from his peers.
    Su altivez lo alejó de sus compañeros.
    Arrogance in dealing with others.
    The pride in her gaze impressed everyone.
    La altivez de su mirada impresionó a todos.
    Feeling of excessive dignity.
    He behaved with pride, believing himself superior.
    Se comportó con altivez, creyéndose superior.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'altitudo', which means 'altitude' or 'height'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pride of heart
    It implies a proud attitude but without justification.
    altivez de corazón
    unreasonable arrogance
    It refers to an attitude of excessive superiority.
    altivez desmedida
    maintain the pride
    To maintain a proud attitude in front of others.
    mantener la altivez

    Related Words

    proud
    That shows pride or superiority.
    altivo
    altitude
    Height of an object or a position in comparison to a reference level.
    altitud
    arrogance
    Attitude of someone who feels superior and despises others.
    soberbia

    Slang Meanings

    Social pride
    He shows social pride by ignoring those he considers inferior.
    Él muestra altivez social al ignorar a quienes considera inferiores.
    Intellectual pride
    His intellectual pride leads him to dismiss outside opinions.
    Su altivez intelectual lo hace descartar opiniones ajenas.