enorgullecer
“enorgullecer” means “to make proud” in Spanish (to fill someone with pride).
to make proud
Also: to fill with pride
📝 In Action
Tus logros me enorgullecen profundamente.
B2Your achievements make me deeply proud.
Es una noticia que enorgullece a toda la ciudad.
B2It is news that fills the whole city with pride.
Su comportamiento enorgullecería a cualquier padre.
C1His behavior would make any parent proud.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: enorgullecer
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'I make proud' (yo form) in the present tense?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the prefix 'en-' (in/into) combined with 'orgullo' (pride) and the suffix '-ecer' (to become or to cause to be). 'Orgullo' likely comes from Catalan or Old French, eventually tracing back to Germanic roots meaning 'distinguished'.
First recorded: 15th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'estar orgulloso' and 'enorgullecerse'?
'Estar orgulloso' describes the state of being proud, while 'enorgullecerse' is the action of feeling pride about something specific. They are often interchangeable, but 'enorgullecerse' sounds more formal.
Is 'enorgullecer' used in everyday slang?
No, it's quite a formal and sophisticated word. You'll hear it in speeches, read it in books, or use it when you want to express a very deep, sincere emotion.
Can I use 'enorgullecer' for things, or just people?
Both! You can say your work makes you proud, or your children make you proud.