Arrogantes (en. Arrogant)

/a.ro.gan.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to people who feel superior to others.
His arrogant comments made others feel uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios arrogantes hicieron que los demás se sintieran incómodos.
Attitude of contempt towards others.
His arrogant way of speaking isolated him from his friends.
La arrogante forma de hablar de él lo aisló de sus amigos.
Demonstration of excessive pride.
The director's arrogance was evident in every meeting.
La arrogancia de la directora era evidente en cada reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'arrogans', which means 'one who attributes characteristics they do not have.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

arrogant as a peacock
Referring to someone who is ostentatious and vain.
arrogante como un pavo real
there is nothing more arrogant than ignorance
Suggests that those who know the least are often the most proud.
no hay nada más arrogante que la ignorancia
to speak with arrogance
Reflects a disdainful attitude when communicating.
hablar con arrogancia

Related Words

arrogance
Attitude of feeling superior to others.
arrogancia
proud
Who has or shows pride.
orgulloso
haughtiness
Excessive vanity.
soberbia

Slang Meanings

Conceited
That guy is so conceited that he doesn't listen to anyone else.
Ese chico es tan creído que no escucha a nadie más.
Cocky
Don't be cocky and admit that you made a mistake.
No seas alzado y reconoce que cometiste un error.