Soberbios (en. Proud)
/so.βɛr.βjos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Behaving with arrogance or feeling superior to others.
His arrogant attitude drove his friends away.
Su actitud soberbia lo alejó de sus amigos.
Having an excessive sense of one's own importance.
The director spoke arrogantly in the meetings.
El director hablaba de forma soberbia en las reuniones.
One who boasts about their qualities or achievements.
He doesn't like dealing with arrogant people.
No le gusta tratar con personas soberbias.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'superbius', which means 'proud' or 'arrogant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
proud in his form
Refers to someone who behaves with a lot of arrogance in their manner.
soberbio en su forma
proud as a peacock
It is used to describe someone who is extremely conceited.
soberbio como un pavo
Related Words
arrogance
Attitude of someone who feels superior to others.
soberbia
humility
Quality of being humble, opposite to arrogance.
humildad
pride
Feeling of satisfaction for something that has been achieved.
orgullo
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who thinks they are the king of the world.
That girl is so arrogant; she always talks as if she knows everything.
Esa chica es tan soberbia, siempre habla como si supiera todo.
A person who always has an air of grandeur.
I can't stand that guy; he's a conceited person.
No aguanto a ese tipo, es un soberbio.