orgullosa
“orgullosa” means “proud” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
proud, pleased
Also: honored
📝 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.
haughty, conceited
Also: stuck-up
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: orgullosa
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Which sentence uses 'orgullosa' in its negative sense (arrogant)?
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Comes from the Old Spanish word 'orgullo', which itself derives from the Late Latin word *orgullum* (meaning 'pride'). This word is believed to have Germanic roots, specifically related to the idea of 'excellence' or 'power'.
First recorded: 13th century
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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).