Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Proud" in Italian: orgoglioso/a
orgoglioso/a
Proud in Italian is orgoglioso (masculine) or orgogliosa (feminine): or-gol-YOH-zoh / or-gol-YOH-zah. Sono orgoglioso di te means I'm proud of you. Orgoglio is the related noun pride.
After a race
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How to pronounce orgoglioso/a
Say it
or-gol-YOH-zoh
/or.ɡoʎˈʎo.zo/
Orgoglioso stresses YOH: or-gol-YOH-zoh. Gli is the ly sound. Feminine orgogliosa ends with zah.
"Proud" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| orgoglioso / orgogliosa | proud (m / f) Adjective agreement. | Adjective agreement. |
| sono orgoglioso/a di… | I'm proud of… Default pattern. | Default pattern. |
| orgoglio | pride Noun. | Noun. |
| a testa alta | with head held high Related attitude. | Related attitude. |
How to use orgoglioso/a in real life
- 1After a race
Sono orgoglioso di te: hai finito la gara.
I'm proud of you: you finished the race.
Orgoglioso for a male speaker.
- 2Parent message
Siamo orgogliosi della tua laurea.
We're proud of your degree.
Plural orgogliosi.
- 3Self talk
Sei orgogliosa del risultato?
Are you proud of the result?
Orgogliosa for a woman.
Mistakes English speakers make with orgoglioso/a
Incorrect: Sono proud di te.
Correct: Sono orgoglioso/a di te.
Use orgoglioso/a.
Incorrect: Lei è orgoglioso.
Correct: Lei è orgogliosa.
Feminine ending -a.
Good to know
Sono orgoglioso di te is classic family praise after exams and matches. Orgoglio can tip into stubborn pride in arguments. Keep di before the person or thing you're proud of.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Celebrating a friend's exam result
ChatPal
Sei orgogliosa del voto?
Are you proud of the grade?
You
Sì, orgogliosa: ho studiato tanto.
Yes, proud: I studied a lot.
ChatPal
Io sono orgoglioso di te, davvero.
I'm proud of you, truly.
You
Grazie. Ora sono orgogliosa anche del percorso.
Thanks. Now I'm proud of the journey too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Proud" in Italian
Gender forms?
Orgoglioso / orgogliosa / orgogliosi / orgogliose.
Proud of you?
Orgoglioso/a di te.
Noun?
Orgoglio.
Too proud?
Troppo orgoglioso can sound stubborn.
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