Soberbias (en. Superb)

/soˈβeɾβjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Attitude of superiority and disdain towards others.
His arrogance prevents him from making friends.
Su soberbia le impide hacer amigos.
Gift of being arrogant and conceited.
Arrogance did not allow him to acknowledge his mistakes.
La soberbia no le permitió reconocer sus errores.
Quality of being proud and vain.
Arrogance is seen as a flaw in many cultures.
La soberbia es vista como un defecto en muchas culturas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'superbia', which means 'pride, haughtiness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blind arrogance
Pride that prevents seeing reality.
soberbia ciega
to take someone's arrogance away
To make a person become more humble.
quitarle la soberbia a alguien
excessive arrogance
Excessive pride that is harmful.
soberbia desmedida

Related Words

humility
Quality of being humble and modest.
humildad
arrogance
Tendency to belittle others for believing oneself to be superior.
arrogancia
vanity
Excessive pride in oneself.
vanidad

Slang Meanings

Attitude of believing oneself to be better than others.
Don't be so arrogant, nobody can stand your attitude.
No seas tan soberbio, nadie aguanta tu actitud.
To rise above others.
His arrogance in meetings is unbearable.
Su soberbia en las reuniones es insoportable.