A cartoon illustration of a man with a superior expression, chin lifted high, standing with his chest puffed out, and arms crossed, demonstrating arrogance.

arrogante

ah-rroh-GAHN-teh

arrogant?describing someone's personality

Also:haughty?more formal way of saying arrogant,conceited?focused on excessive pride in oneself,arrogant person?when used as a noun, e.g., 'un arrogante'

📝 In Action

Su tono de voz era muy arrogante y desagradable.

His tone of voice was very arrogant and unpleasant.

Ella es una persona inteligente, pero a veces parece arrogante.

She is an intelligent person, but sometimes she seems arrogant.

No seas tan arrogante; nadie quiere trabajar contigo.

Don't be so arrogant; nobody wants to work with you.

El equipo perdió porque el entrenador era un arrogante.

The team lost because the coach was an arrogant person (a conceited jerk).

Word Connections

Synonyms

altivo (haughty)
presumido (vain, conceited)
creído (stuck-up)

Antonyms

humilde (humble)
modesto (modest)

Common Collocations

actitud arrogante – arrogant attitude
gesto arrogante – arrogant gesture
respuesta arrogante – arrogant reply

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Form Stays the Same

Since 'arrogante' ends in '-e', it is the same form whether you are describing a masculine person (el hombre arrogante) or a feminine person (la mujer arrogante). The only change is when you make it plural (arrogantes).

Using it as a Noun

You can turn the adjective into a noun (meaning 'an arrogant person') simply by putting the article 'el' or 'la' in front of it: 'Vi a un arrogante en la calle' (I saw an arrogant guy on the street).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Change Error

Mistake: "Using 'arroganto' for a man or 'arroganta' for a woman."

Correction: The correct form is always 'arrogante' for both genders. It does not follow the typical '-o' for masculine, '-a' for feminine pattern.

⭐ Usage Tips

A Strong Negative Trait

This word carries a strong negative judgment. Use it when you mean someone is not just proud, but also shows contempt or disregard for others.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: arrogante

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'arrogante'?

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Word Family

arrogancia(arrogance (noun)) - noun

arrogarse(to arrogate, to claim (a right/privilege) for oneself (verb)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'arrogante' apply only to personality?

While it usually describes a person's character, you can use it to describe anything that shows excessive pride or superiority, like an 'arrogant gesture' (gesto arrogante) or 'arrogant behavior' (comportamiento arrogante).