Orgulloso

Orgulloso is an adjective in Spanish that describes a person who feels pride in their qualities, achievements, or affiliations, or who tends to display such pride. The sense can be positive, as in estar orgulloso de algo, or negative, implying conceit or arrogance, as in ser orgulloso. The feminine form is orgullosa, and the plural forms are orgullosos (masculine) and orgullosas (feminine). The adverb is orgullosamente.

The word derives from the noun orgullo, meaning pride, which refers to a dignified self-respect as well as to arrogance in some contexts. The typical construction is estar orgulloso de + noun or clause to indicate the object of pride, while ser orgulloso describes a characteristic trait.

Common usages include phrases like estoy orgulloso de mis logros or está orgullosa de su familia. In general, orgullo carries a neutral or positive tone when it signals legitimate self-esteem or parental pride, but the term can take a pejorative nuance if it conveys vanity or arrogance depending on context and voice.

In comparison with related concepts, orgullo contrasts with humildad (humility). It also appears in idiomatic expressions and daily speech to express personal or collective pride, such as pride in one’s work, family, or nation, though the exact shade of meaning relies on tone and situational context.

See also: orgullo, orgullo in other languages, pride.