Spanish Conversation · Level 114
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Spanish word
arrogante
Pronunciation
IPA/aroˈɣante/
Meaning
- adjectivearrogant
Example
No seas arrogante con tus compañeros.
Don't be arrogant with your classmates.
More examples
Cuando habla, su tono arrogante dificulta la conversación.
When he speaks, his arrogant tone makes conversation difficult.
Core concept
Person turning away while dismissing others' opinions.
Common phrases
una persona arrogante
an arrogant person
tono arrogante
arrogant tone
respuesta arrogante
arrogant response
Similar words
presumido: Shows off to make a good impression, emphasizing personal qualities.
soberbio: Acts with haughty superiority and looks down on other people.
engreído: Overestimates own worth and brags about achievements.
prepotente: Uses position or force to intimidate and dominate others.
Definition in Spanish
Que, por orgullo o vanidad, se muestra soberbio y desprecia las opiniones ajenas.
Word origin
From Latin arrogare 'to claim for oneself' (ad- 'to' + rogare 'ask'), Spanish arrogante is the adjectival form meaning someone who claims superiority.
Usage tips
- Arrogante commonly appears with ser for a stable personal trait, and hedging phrases like 'creo que' or 'me parece' make opinions sound less dismissive.
Other meanings
- haughtyadjective
- overbearingadjective
Opposites
- humildehumbleadjective
- respetuosorespectfuladjective
Related words
- arroganciaarrogancenoun
- arrogantementearrogantlyadverb