How to Say "flattered" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flattered” is “halagado” — B1 level.
Examples
Me siento muy halagado por tus bonitas palabras.
I feel very flattered by your kind words.
Él se mostró halagado cuando lo invitaron a la ceremonia.
He seemed honored when they invited him to the ceremony.
Ella estaba halagada de que tanta gente asistiera a su fiesta.
She was flattered that so many people attended her party.
Matching the Person
This word must change its ending to match the gender and number of the person feeling the emotion. Use 'halagado' for a man, 'halagada' for a woman, and 'halagados/as' for groups.
Using with 'Sentirse'
In Spanish, we usually use this word with the verb 'sentirse' (to feel) to describe an emotional state, rather than just 'ser' (to be).
The 'h' is Silent
Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'h' like an English 'h'.”
Correction: The 'h' in Spanish is always silent. Start the word with the 'a' sound: /ah-lah-GAH-doh/.
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