orgullosa
/or-goo-YOH-sah/
proud
Orgullosa can mean 'proud,' referring to feeling great satisfaction or joy over an achievement.
orgullosa(Adjective)
proud
?feeling satisfaction
,pleased
?satisfied with results
honored
?feeling a sense of honor
📝 In Action
Mi hermana está orgullosa de haber terminado la maratón.
A1My sister is proud to have finished the marathon.
La abuela se siente muy orgullosa de sus nietos.
A1The grandmother feels very proud of her grandchildren.
Estoy orgullosa de ser parte de este equipo.
A2I am proud to be part of this team.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Form
'Orgullosa' is the form you use when describing a girl, woman, or feminine noun. The masculine form is 'orgulloso'.
Required Preposition
In Spanish, you are always 'proud OF' something. Use the preposition 'de' immediately after 'orgullosa' to connect it to the thing causing the pride.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Estar' vs. 'Ser'
You usually use 'estar' (to be) with 'orgullosa' because pride is often a temporary emotion or state: 'Estoy orgullosa' (I am proud).
Orgullosa can also mean 'haughty' or 'arrogant,' suggesting excessive superiority.
orgullosa(Adjective)
haughty
?arrogant or overly superior
,conceited
?having too much self-esteem
stuck-up
?informal
📝 In Action
Parecía muy orgullosa y no quiso hablar con nadie.
B1She seemed very haughty and didn't want to talk to anyone.
Su actitud orgullosa hizo que perdiera a muchos amigos.
B2Her arrogant attitude caused her to lose many friends.
💡 Grammar Points
Positive vs. Negative
Context is key! If 'orgullosa' is used to describe someone who doesn't listen or acts superior, it carries a negative meaning. If it's linked to an achievement, it's positive.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Pride
Mistake: "Using 'orgullosa' when you mean 'avergonzada' (ashamed)."
Correction: Remember 'orgullosa' is about feeling good about yourself or someone else, even in the negative sense of being too proud.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: orgullosa
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'orgullosa' in its negative sense (arrogant)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'orgullosa' and 'orgulloso'?
'Orgullosa' is used when describing a female person or a feminine noun. 'Orgulloso' is used when describing a male person or a masculine noun. They mean the exact same thing (proud).
Do I use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'orgullosa'?
You almost always use 'estar' (Estoy orgullosa, Ella está orgullosa) because being proud is usually a temporary emotional state or reaction to a recent event. However, if you mean the negative sense (haughty/arrogant) as a permanent character trait, you might hear 'ser' (Ella es orgullosa).