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orgulloso

or-goo-YOH-soh/oɾ.ɣuˈʎo.so/

“orgulloso” means “proud” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

proud

Also: dignified
A young child standing proudly next to a large, colorful block tower they just built, beaming with satisfaction.

📝 In Action

Estoy muy orgulloso de tus logros académicos.

A2

I am very proud of your academic achievements.

Mi abuela siempre fue una mujer muy orgullosa de su familia.

B1

My grandmother was always a woman very proud of her family.

Los padres estaban orgullosos de ver a su hija graduarse.

A2

The parents were proud to see their daughter graduate.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Estar orgulloso de – To be proud of
  • Sentirse orgulloso – To feel proud

arrogant

Also: haughty, stuck up
A character standing on a small platform with an arrogant, conceited expression, looking down dismissively at others.

📝 In Action

Es demasiado orgulloso para admitir que se equivocó.

B1

He is too arrogant/haughty to admit he was wrong.

Nadie quería trabajar con él porque tenía una actitud muy orgullosa.

B2

No one wanted to work with him because he had a very conceited attitude.

No seas tan orgulloso; a veces necesitas ayuda.

B1

Don't be so arrogant; sometimes you need help.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arrogante (arrogant)
  • altanero (haughty)
  • vanidoso (vain)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Actitud orgullosa – Haughty attitude
  • Ser orgulloso – To be arrogant (uses SER because it's a permanent trait)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "orgulloso" in Spanish:

arrogant→dignified→haughty→proud→stuck up→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: orgulloso

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'orgulloso' in a positive way?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
orgullo(pride) — Noun
orgullosamente(proudly) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
famosodichoso
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the older Spanish word 'orgullo' (pride), which itself traces back to the Gothic word *urgoljo*, meaning 'vanity' or 'pomp.' It shows how the concept of pride has always carried both a positive sense of dignity and a negative sense of arrogance.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: orgulhosoCatalan: orgullós

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'I am proud' in Spanish?

You should use the verb 'estar' and the adjective 'orgulloso/a'. For example: 'Estoy orgulloso' (if you are male) or 'Estoy orgullosa' (if you are female). You follow this with the preposition 'de' (of) to say what you are proud of.

Does 'orgulloso' always mean something positive?

No. While it can mean feeling dignity or satisfaction (positive), it often describes someone who is excessively self-important, which translates to 'arrogant' or 'haughty' (negative). Context is key!