Amorpropyo (en. Self-esteem)

ah-mor-pro-pyo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having high self-esteem.
His success reflects his self-esteem.
Sinasalamin ng kanyang tagumpay ang kanyang amorpropyo.
Love and respect for one's own personality.
Self-love is important to be happy in life.
Mahalaga ang amorpropyo upang maging masaya sa buhay.
A positive outlook on oneself that motivates a person to succeed.
His self-esteem pushed him to fight for his dreams.
Ang kanyang amorpropyo ay nagtulak sa kanya upang ipaglaban ang kanyang mga pangarap.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish words 'amor propio' meaning self-love.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You should have self-esteem.
You need to love and value yourself.
Dapat may amorpropyo ka.

Related Words

self-confidence
The ability to believe in one's abilities and decisions.
tiwala sa sarili
self-worth
The value of a person to themselves based on their qualities and abilities.
self-worth

Slang Meanings

Self-love
As long as it's you, because I cry all my problems to you. That's self-love, bro!
Basta't ikaw, kasi sa'yo ko naiiyak ang lahat ng problema ko. Amorpropyo yan, bro!
Self-worth is important
Don't forget self-love, you should take care of yourself too.
Huwag kalimutan ang amorpropyo, dapat alagaan mo rin ang sarili mo.