orgullo
“orgullo” means “pride” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pride
Also: honor, source of pride
📝 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.
arrogance
Also: haughtiness, conceit
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: orgullo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'orgullo' in its negative sense (arrogance)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish word *orguello*, which itself came from the Gothic word *urgōljos*, meaning 'important' or 'value.' It has always carried the dual meaning of positive self-respect and negative haughtiness.
First recorded: Around the 11th century
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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'.