soberbia

arrogance

noun soh-BEHR-byah Rare

Origin: From Latin superbia, from superbus (proud, haughty).

Also means

pride

Usage Note

Soberbia carries a stronger moral weight than orgullo (pride), shading into sinful or excessive hubris — it is one of the seven deadly sins (los siete pecados capitales). In everyday speech it can also be used as an adjective meaning 'magnificent' (una soberbia actuación — a magnificent performance), though that sense is more formal. The noun is always feminine.

Examples

"Su soberbia le impidió pedir ayuda."

Natural Translation

His arrogance prevented him from asking for help.

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