orgullosos
/or-goo-YOH-sohs/
proud
Feeling satisfaction and honor, these individuals are truly orgullosos (proud) of their accomplishment.
📝 In Action
Estamos muy orgullosos de sus logros académicos.
A2We are very proud of your academic achievements.
Ellos se sintieron orgullosos al ver su trabajo terminado.
B1They felt proud when they saw their finished work.
Los ciudadanos están orgullosos de su historia.
B1The citizens are proud of their history.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Match
'Orgullosos' is the masculine plural form. It describes two or more male subjects, or a mixed group. Remember to change the ending to match the people you are describing (e.g., 'orgullosa' for one woman, 'orgullosas' for many women).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' for Feeling
Mistake: "Somos orgullosos."
Correction: Estamos orgullosos. (We are proud.) Use 'estar' because pride in this sense is a current feeling or state, not a permanent characteristic.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Preposition 'De'
When you say what you are proud of, you must use the preposition 'de' (of/about). Example: 'Estamos orgullosos de ti' (We are proud of you).
When pride crosses the line into excessive conceit, the individuals become orgullosos (arrogant).
orgullosos(adjective)
arrogant
?excessively conceited
haughty
?showing disdain for others
,stuck-up
?informal
📝 In Action
Eran tan orgullosos que no escuchaban las opiniones de nadie más.
B2They were so arrogant that they wouldn't listen to anyone else's opinions.
Sus abuelos son personas muy orgullosas que viven solas.
C1Their grandparents are very stubborn (haughty) people who live alone.
💡 Grammar Points
Ser for Personality
When 'orgullosos' means arrogant or vain (a negative trait), it is used with the verb 'ser' because this is considered a permanent part of someone's character: 'Son orgullosos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: orgullosos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'orgullosos' to mean 'arrogant'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'orgullosos'?
If you are talking about a temporary feeling of satisfaction (We are proud of the victory), use **estar**. If you are describing someone's typical, negative personality (They are arrogant people), use **ser**.
Can 'orgullosos' be used to describe objects or animals?
Yes, but usually in a figurative way, meaning magnificent or imposing. For example, 'Los orgullosos picos de las montañas' (The proud/imposing peaks of the mountains).