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engreído

en-gray-EE-doh/enɡreˈiðo/

“engreído” means “conceited” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

conceited, stuck-up

Also: vain, smug
General Latin America
A person walking with their chin held high, wearing a golden crown and a fancy cape, looking down their nose at others.

📝 In Action

Él es un tipo muy engreído y no escucha a nadie.

A2

He is a very conceited guy and doesn't listen to anyone.

No seas tan engreído, todos cometemos errores a veces.

B1

Don't be so stuck-up, we all make mistakes sometimes.

Su actitud engreída alejó a todos sus amigos.

B2

Their smug attitude pushed all their friends away.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arrogante (arrogant)
  • creído (stuck-up (literal: 'believed'))
  • vanidoso (vain)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un niño engreído – a spoiled/stuck-up child
  • mirada engreída – a conceited look
  • volverse engreído – to become conceited

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener los humos subidos – to be very arrogant or full of oneself

stuck-up person

Also: show-off
NounmB2
A person sitting on a high throne made of pillows, looking away with a dismissive hand gesture.

📝 In Action

Ese engreído cree que es mejor que los demás.

B1

That stuck-up person thinks he is better than the rest.

No hagas caso a lo que diga ese engreído.

B2

Don't pay attention to what that show-off says.

La oficina está llena de engreídos.

B2

The office is full of conceited people.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • presumido (show-off)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "engreído" in Spanish:

conceited→smug→stuck-up person→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: engreído

Question 1 of 3

If you want to say a group of women is conceited, which form do you use?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
engreír(to make someone vain or proud) — Verb
engreimiento(conceit/arrogance) — Noun
engreírse(to become conceited) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
leídocreídoreído
📚 Etymology▼

From the verb 'engreír,' which comes from the Latin 'ingredior' (to enter). Originally, it meant 'to let someone in' or 'to welcome,' but it evolved to mean 'making someone feel so welcome they become spoiled or vain.'

First recorded: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'engreído' an insult?

Yes, it is generally negative. You are telling someone they have a big ego or think they are better than others.

Can I use 'engreído' for objects?

No, it is only used for people or their actions/attitudes.

What is the difference between 'engreído' and 'creído'?

They are almost identical. 'Engreído' sounds slightly more formal, while 'creído' is very common in casual conversation.