Spanish Conversation · Level 58
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Spanish word
orgullo
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾˈɣuʝo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpride
Example
Estoy lleno de orgullo por ti.
I am full of pride in you.
More examples
Su orgullo propio le impide aceptar críticas.
His self-esteem prevents him from accepting criticism.
Core concept
Sense of dignified self-worth.
Common phrases
orgullo propio
self-esteem
orgullo sano
healthy pride
orgullo colectivo
collective pride
Similar words
autoestima: Sense of being valuable with calm, stable self-esteem.
satisfacción: Warm sense of satisfaction when efforts lead to success.
arrogancia: Arrogant conviction of superiority that produces haughty conduct.
altivez: Aloof, superior bearing that keeps distance from others.
Definition in Spanish
Emoción positiva de satisfacción interna ante un logro propio o ajeno, ligada a la valoración de la propia dignidad.
Word origin
Spanish orgullo derives from Vulgar Latin through medieval Romance forms and is cognate with French orgueil and Italian orgoglio, originally conveying a sense of personal dignity.
Usage tips
- As a noun, orgullo often denotes healthy self-esteem, but as an adjective, ser orgulloso frequently implies arrogance; to report a feeling of pride Spanish typically uses estar orgulloso de.