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"Proud" in Spanish: orgulloso/a
orgulloso/a
Proud in Spanish is orgulloso or orgullosa. Say Estoy orgulloso de ti. Estoy orgullosa de mi hermana. De marks what you are proud of.
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How to pronounce orgulloso/a
Say it
ohr-goo-YOH-soh / ohr-goo-YOH-sah
/oɾ.ɡ.ˈʝo.so/, /oɾ.ɡ.ˈʝo.sa/
ohr-goo-YOH-soh / ohr-goo-YOH-sah. Stress YOH in orgulloso. Ll sounds like y in yes.
"Proud" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| orgulloso | proud (masc.) Feeling with estar or ser. | Feeling with estar or ser. |
| orgullosa | proud (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| orgulloso de | proud of Names the person or achievement. | Names the person or achievement. |
| con orgullo | with pride Related noun phrase. | Related noun phrase. |
How to use orgulloso/a in real life
- 1After a graduation
Estoy orgulloso de tu título.
I’m proud of your degree.
Orgulloso de + achievement.
- 2Parent praise
Mis padres están orgullosos de nosotros.
My parents are proud of us.
Orgullosos is masculine plural.
- 3Team win
Ella está orgullosa del equipo.
She is proud of the team.
Orgullosa agrees with ella.
Mistakes English speakers make with orgulloso/a
Incorrect: Ella está orgulloso.
Correct: Ella está orgullosa.
Agree gender: orgullosa with ella.
Incorrect: Estoy orgulloso por ti.
Correct: Estoy orgulloso de ti.
Use de after orgulloso: orgulloso de…
Good to know
Good to knowEstoy orgulloso/a de ti is warm everyday praise across Latin America. Orgulloso can also mean arrogant if tone is sharp, so smile when you mean kind pride. Orgullo is the related noun.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a friend’s first big presentation
ChatPal
Estoy orgulloso de ti. Hablaste claro.
I’m proud of you. You spoke clearly.
You
Gracias. Me siento orgulloso también.
Thanks. I feel proud too.
ChatPal
Debemos celebrar. Estoy orgulloso de verdad.
We should celebrate. I’m truly proud.
You
Café de mi parte, entonces.
Coffee on me, then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Proud" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Orgulloso (m.), orgullosa (f.), plurals orgullosos / orgullosas.
Proud of…?
Estoy orgulloso de… + person or thing.
Ser or estar?
Both appear. Estoy orgulloso fits a moment; soy orgulloso can mean a proud nature.
Can orgulloso sound bad?
Yes. Harsh orgulloso can mean arrogant. Soft tone keeps pride kind.
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