Ufano (en. Proud)

/uˈfano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of someone who is very proud of something they possess or have achieved.
He was proud of his academic achievements.
Estaba ufano de sus logros académicos.
It refers to an attitude of presumptuousness or vanity.
His proud behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
Su comportamiento ufano lo hizo poco popular entre sus compañeros.
It indicates a satisfaction that may seem excessive.
He appeared proud when receiving his award.
Se mostró ufano al recibir su premio.

Etymology

From Latin 'ufanus', which means 'proud'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be proud
To feel very proud of something.
estar ufano
proud of his achievements
To be proud of what one has achieved.
ufano de sus logros
to do something proudly
To perform an action with great personal satisfaction.
hacer algo ufano

Related Words

ufanarse
To boast about something ostentatiously.
ufanarse
ufanía
State of being proud or having excessive pride.
ufanía

Slang Meanings

To be very conceited or vain.
That guy is very proud, he always talks about what he has.
Ese chico es muy ufano, siempre habla de lo que tiene.
To be excessively proud.
You could tell he was proud after winning the tournament.
Se notaba que estaba ufano después de ganar el torneo.