orgullo
/or-GOO-yoh/
pride
Orgullo (pride) refers to the feeling of satisfaction derived from one's own achievements.
orgullo(noun)
pride
?satisfaction in one's own achievements or those of someone close
honor
?a source of great satisfaction
,source of pride
?when referring to the reason for the feeling
📝 In Action
Siento mucho orgullo por haber terminado la carrera.
A2I feel a lot of pride for having finished the degree.
Mi hijo es mi mayor orgullo.
B1My son is my greatest pride (or: my greatest source of pride).
Es un orgullo representar a mi país.
B2It is an honor/a source of pride to represent my country.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Orgullo' with Verbs
You typically use 'sentir' (to feel) or 'tener' (to have) with 'orgullo': 'Siento orgullo' or 'Tengo orgullo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Adjective
Mistake: "Using *orgullo* (the noun) instead of *orgulloso* (the adjective) to describe a person, e.g., 'Yo soy orgullo.'"
Correction: Use the adjective: 'Yo soy orgulloso/a' (I am proud).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Pride For Someone
To say you are proud of someone or something, use the preposition 'por': 'Orgullo por ti' (Pride for you).
Orgullo (arrogance) describes excessive self-esteem or haughtiness.
orgullo(noun)
arrogance
?excessive self-esteem; haughtiness
haughtiness
?a superior attitude
,conceit
?vanity
📝 In Action
Su orgullo le impide pedir disculpas.
B1His arrogance prevents him from apologizing.
El orgullo fue la causa de su caída.
B2Conceit (or: hubris) was the cause of his downfall.
Parece que tiene demasiado orgullo para aceptar ayuda.
B1It seems he has too much pride (arrogance) to accept help.
💡 Grammar Points
Orgullo vs. Ego
When referring to a negative, inflated sense of self-importance, 'orgullo' is often interchangeable with 'ego' in Spanish, though 'orgullo' carries a stronger sense of stubbornness.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When you see 'orgullo' used with negative verbs like 'impedir' (to prevent) or 'causar' (to cause trouble), the negative meaning (arrogance) is usually intended.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: orgullo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'orgullo' in its negative sense (arrogance)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'orgullo' means 'good pride' or 'bad arrogance'?
Look at the surrounding verbs and context. If it's used with verbs like 'sentir' (to feel) or 'lograr' (to achieve), it's usually positive satisfaction. If it's used with verbs like 'impedir' (to prevent) or 'herir' (to wound), it refers to negative arrogance or ego.
Is 'orgullo' countable?
'Orgullo' is usually treated as an uncountable abstract noun (like 'happiness' or 'sadness'), so it is rarely pluralized. You would say 'mucho orgullo' (a lot of pride), not 'muchos orgullos'.