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soberbio

so-BEHR-byoh/soˈβeɾβjo/

arrogant

Also: haughty, proud
A man standing with his nose in the air and arms crossed, looking down at others with a haughty expression.

📝 In Action

No seas tan soberbio y pide ayuda si la necesitas.

B1

Don't be so arrogant and ask for help if you need it.

Su actitud soberbia le impide reconocer sus propios errores.

B2

His haughty attitude prevents him from recognizing his own mistakes.

Era un hombre rico y soberbio que despreciaba a los demás.

C1

He was a rich and arrogant man who looked down on others.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arrogante (arrogant)
  • altivo (haughty)
  • engreído (conceited)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • actitud soberbia – arrogant attitude
  • gesto soberbio – arrogant gesture

magnificent

Also: superb, grand
AdjectivemB2formal
A massive, golden castle with tall towers and sparkling windows sitting on top of a lush green hill.

📝 In Action

El actor hizo un trabajo soberbio en la última película.

B2

The actor did a superb job in the last movie.

Desde la cima hay una vista soberbia del valle.

B2

From the top, there is a magnificent view of the valley.

La catedral tiene una fachada soberbia de estilo gótico.

C1

The cathedral has a grand Gothic-style facade.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • magnífico (magnificent)
  • espléndido (splendid)
  • grandioso (grand)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • edificio soberbio – magnificent building
  • actuación soberbia – superb performance
  • paisaje soberbio – magnificent landscape

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "soberbio" in Spanish:

arrogant→grand→haughty→magnificent→proud→superb→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: soberbio

Question 1 of 3

If you describe a sunset as 'soberbio', what do you mean?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
soberbia(pride/arrogance) — Noun
soberbiamente(arrogantly/magnificently) — Adverb
ensoberbecerse(to become arrogant) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
proverbionervio
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'superbus', which means 'proud' or 'lofty'. This comes from 'super', meaning 'above' or 'over'. Originally, it described things that were literally high up, then it came to describe people who think they are 'above' everyone else.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: superbFrench: superbeItalian: superbo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'soberbio' always a bad thing?

Not at all! It's an insult for people, but a huge compliment for things like art, buildings, or performances.

Is 'soberbio' the same as 'orgulloso'?

They are close, but 'soberbio' is usually stronger and more negative. 'Orgulloso' can be good (like being proud of your kids), but 'soberbio' almost always implies you think you are better than others.

How do I say 'superb' in a normal conversation?

In everyday Spanish, people might say 'genial' or 'estupendo'. 'Soberbio' is a bit more dramatic and elegant.