Arrogante (en. Arrogant)
/a.ro.ɡan.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having an exaggerated opinion of oneself.
His arrogant attitude pushed away many people.
Su actitud arrogante alejó a muchas personas.
Despises others.
The arrogant boss never listens to his employees' suggestions.
El jefe arrogante nunca escucha las sugerencias de sus empleados.
To exhibit excessive pride.
His arrogant behavior cost him several friends.
Su comportamiento arrogante le costó varios amigos.
Etymology
From Latin 'arrogans', which means 'that takes possession'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
arrogant as a turkey
Refers to someone who acts very proudly and vainly.
arrogante como un pavo
to have an arrogant attitude
To behave in a way that disregards others.
tener una actitud arrogante
arrogant and insensitive
To describe someone who is not only haughty but also lacks empathy.
arrogante e insensible
Related Words
arrogance
Quality of being arrogant.
arrogancia
presumption
Attitude of boasting or bragging about one’s own merits.
presunción
haughtiness
Excessive pride.
soberbia
Slang Meanings
A crack (in a negative sense)
That person is a crack, but his arrogant attitude ruins everything.
Esa persona es un crack, pero su actitud arrogante lo estraga todo.
Mounted ego
He feels on top of the world, with his mounted ego and his arrogant attitude.
Se siente en la cima del mundo, con su ego montado y su actitud arrogante.