English–Spanish

“arrogant” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoarrogante · prepotente

Pronunciation

IPA/soˈβeɾβjo/

Example

No seas soberbio.

Don't be arrogant.

Illustration for soberbio (arrogant)

How to say “arrogant” in Spanish

“Arrogant” in Spanish is soberbio.

A person with a raised chin and a disdainful expression.

Full entry for soberbio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with soberbio

Un gesto soberbio arruinó la buena impresión.

An arrogant gesture ruined the good impression.

Tips for using soberbio

  • Many English speakers mistake soberbio for 'superb', but soberbio often criticizes a person's proud or insulting attitude while superb is unambiguously praise.

Other Spanish words for “arrogant”

No seas arrogante con tus compañeros.

Don't be arrogant with your classmates.

El jefe es muy prepotente y no escucha.

The boss is very arrogant and doesn't listen.

“arrogant” in other languages