Orgulloso (en. Proud)

/oɾɡuˈʎoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Having a high sense of one's dignity or feeling satisfied with oneself.

He is very proud of his academic achievements.

Está muy orgulloso de sus logros académicos.

Showing an excessive sense of self-esteem.

The boy became proud after winning the tournament.

El niño se volvió orgulloso después de ganar el torneo.

Worthy and admirable.

It is a proud act to help others.

Es un acto orgulloso ayudar a los demás.

From Latin 'orgullosus', meaning 'satisfied with oneself'.

to be proud of something

To feel satisfaction or complacency for someone’s achievements or for something.

estar orgulloso de algo

proud as a peacock

An expression used to refer to someone who shows excessive pride.

orgulloso como un pavo

pride

Feeling of satisfaction for something that has been done or achieved.

orgullo

vanity

Excessive pride about one's qualities or achievements.

vanidad

satisfaction

State of satisfaction from something accomplished.

satisfacción

In some contexts, it may indicate arrogance in a derogatory way.

That guy is very proud, he doesn’t accept criticism.

Ese tipo es muy orgulloso, no acepta críticas.

It is used to describe someone who feels superior to others.

Don’t be so proud, we are all here to learn.

No seas tan orgulloso, todos estamos aquí para aprender.