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orgullo

pride

noun ohr-GOO-yoh Less Common

Usage Note

Orgullo can be positive ('justified pride', estoy orgulloso de ti = 'I'm proud of you') or negative ('arrogance'). The adjective orgulloso/orgullosa means 'proud'. In recent years orgullo has also become the standard word for LGBT Pride (el Día del Orgullo). Don't confuse with soberbia (haughtiness/arrogance), which is always negative.

Examples

"Siente orgullo por los logros de su hijo."

Natural Translation

She feels pride in her son's achievements.

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