Enorgullecer (en. Make proud)

/enorɡuʎeˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone feel proud.
The news made the whole community proud.
La noticia logró enorgullecer a toda la comunidad.
To feel pride for something or someone.
I take pride in seeing my children's achievements.
Me enorgullece ver los logros de mis hijos.
To provoke a feeling of satisfaction and self-esteem.
The success of the project makes the workers proud.
El éxito del proyecto enorgullece a los trabajadores.

Etymology

From Latin 'inorgullire', which means 'to make proud'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take pride in something
To feel pride in something specific.
enorgullecerse de algo
to make someone proud
To make someone feel proud.
enorgullecer a alguien
there is nothing that makes one prouder
Referring to something that brings great satisfaction.
no hay nada que enorgullezca más

Related Words

pride
Feeling of satisfaction for something that has been done.
orgullo
satisfaction
State of contentment or pleasure from achieving something.
satisfacción
honor
Recognition given to a person for their merits.
honor

Slang Meanings

To be very happy about an achievement.
I feel proud every time I see my team win.
Siento que me enorgullezco cada vez que veo a mi equipo ganar.
To show excessive pride.
That guy is always proud of his connections.
Ese tipo siempre se enorgullece de sus conexiones.