How to Say "arrogance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “arrogance” is “orgullo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
excessive self-esteem; haughtiness
Examples
Su orgullo le impide pedir disculpas.
His arrogance prevents him from apologizing.
El orgullo fue la causa de su caída.
Conceit (or: hubris) was the cause of his downfall.
Parece que tiene demasiado orgullo para aceptar ayuda.
It seems he has too much pride (arrogance) to accept help.
Orgullo vs. Ego
When referring to a negative, inflated sense of self-importance, 'orgullo' is often interchangeable with 'ego' in Spanish, though 'orgullo' carries a stronger sense of stubbornness.
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