Spanish Conversation · Level 33
75 words
Spanish word
orgulloso
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾɣuˈʝoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveproud
Example
Estoy orgulloso de ti.
I am proud of you.
More examples
Mi padre está orgulloso de mí por mi trabajo.
My father is proud of me for my work.
Core concept
Parent smiling and hugging a child while pointing at a trophy.
Common phrases
estar orgulloso de
be proud of
sentirse orgulloso de
feel proud of
orgulloso de sí mismo
proud of oneself
Similar words
satisfecho: Feel contentment after an expectation or objective has been fulfilled.
contento: Experience a gentle, pleasant contentment and inner calm.
vanidoso: Display vanity to attract admiration and draw attention to oneself.
altivo: Adopt an arrogant, disdainful attitude that looks down on others.
Definition in Spanish
Que siente o muestra orgullo por un logro, una cualidad o una persona; suele construirse con estar orgulloso de + complemento.
Word origin
Formed from orgullo plus the suffix -oso, ultimately from Latin -osus 'full of'.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender and number: orgulloso (m. sing.), orgullosa (f. sing.), orgullosos (m. pl.), orgullosas (f. pl.).