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orgulloso

/or-goo-YOH-soh/

proud

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

Orgulloso (proud) means feeling satisfaction about an achievement.

orgulloso(adjective)

mA2

proud

?

feeling satisfaction

Also:

dignified

?

with self-respect

📝 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

  • satisfecho (satisfied)
  • digno (dignified)

Antonyms

  • avergonzado (ashamed)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement is Key

Since 'orgulloso' is a descriptive word, it must change its ending to match the person feeling the emotion: orgulloso (male), orgullosa (female), orgullosos (plural male), orgullosas (plural female).

Use 'Estar', Not 'Ser'

When talking about feeling proud (a temporary emotion or state), you must use the verb 'estar'. (e.g., 'Estoy orgulloso de ti.')

❌ Common Pitfalls

Wrong Preposition

Mistake: "Estoy orgulloso por ti."

Correction: Estoy orgulloso de ti. ('Orgulloso' is always followed by the preposition 'de' (of) to introduce the reason for the pride.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Saying 'I'm proud of you'

The most natural and common way to express this positive emotion is 'Estoy orgulloso/a de ti.'

A character standing on a small platform with an arrogant, conceited expression, looking down dismissively at others.

Orgulloso can also mean arrogant or haughty, showing excessive pride in oneself.

orgulloso(adjective)

mB1

arrogant

?

haughty, conceited

Also:

haughty

?

showing superiority

,

stuck up

?

informal

📝 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

  • humilde (humble)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Estar vs. Ser for Pride

When 'orgulloso' means arrogant or conceited (a personality trait), you usually use the verb 'ser'. Example: 'Él es orgulloso' (He is an arrogant person).

Negative Meaning Markers

Look for words like 'demasiado' (too much) or when the word is used to describe a bad 'actitud' (attitude) to signal the negative sense.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Clues

If someone is described as 'orgulloso' and it's preventing them from doing something sensible (like apologizing or asking for help), the meaning is likely negative (arrogant).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: orgulloso

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'orgulloso' in a positive way?

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Word Family

orgullo(pride) - noun
orgullosamente(proudly) - adverb

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!