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Proud in Spanish: How to Say Orgulloso and Use It Naturally
Orgulloso/Orgullosa · adjective · or-goo-YOH-soh / or-goo-YOH-sah
Proud in Spanish is orgulloso (masculine) or orgullosa (feminine). It describes the feeling of pride — whether positive pride in someone's achievement (Estoy orgulloso de ti) or negative pride meaning arrogance (Es muy orgulloso, nunca pide ayuda). The related noun is orgullo (pride).
Orgulloso: or-goo-YOH-soh — four syllables with the stress on the third. The double l (ll) makes a 'y' sound in most of Latin America. Orgullosa follows the same pattern: or-goo-YOH-sah.
Estoy muy orgullosa de mi hija.
I am very proud of my daughter.
Proud in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for proud, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| orgulloso/orgullosa | proud | or-goo-YOH-soh / or-goo-YOH-sah | Default, widely understood |
| satisfecho | proud | proud of an achievement — emphasizes satisfaction |
How Native Speakers Use Orgulloso/Orgullosa
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Expressing pride in someone
Mis padres están orgullosos de mis calificaciones.
My parents are proud of my grades.
Estar orgulloso de is the standard construction for being proud of someone or something.
Pride as arrogance
No seas tan orgulloso y acepta la ayuda.
Don't be so proud and accept the help.
When used with ser instead of estar, orgulloso often implies arrogance or stubbornness.
Using the noun form
Siento un gran orgullo por todo lo que has logrado.
I feel great pride in everything you have achieved.
Orgullo is the masculine noun meaning pride. It works in both positive and negative senses.
Satisfied variant
Quedé muy satisfecho con los resultados del proyecto.
I was very satisfied with the project results.
Satisfecho highlights personal satisfaction more than general pride, often used after completing something.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Orgulloso/Orgullosa
Forgetting gender agreement
Incorrect: Mi mamá está orgulloso de mí.
Correct: Mi mamá está orgullosa de mí.
Orgulloso must agree in gender with the person who is proud. Since mamá is feminine, the adjective must be orgullosa.
Using ser when you mean estar
Incorrect: Soy orgulloso de ti.
Correct: Estoy orgulloso de ti.
Estar orgulloso de expresses a feeling of pride in someone. Ser orgulloso describes a personality trait — it means the person is arrogant or too proud in general.
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Common Questions About Proud in Spanish
- How do you say 'I am proud of you' in Spanish?
- Estoy orgulloso de ti (if the speaker is male) or Estoy orgullosa de ti (if the speaker is female). The adjective agrees with the speaker, not the person you are proud of.
- What is the difference between orgulloso and satisfecho?
- Orgulloso is the direct translation for proud and covers both pride in people and personal achievements. Satisfecho leans toward satisfied or content, and works best after completing a task or seeing results. You can be orgulloso de tu hijo but satisfecho con tu trabajo.
- Can orgulloso have a negative meaning?
- Orgulloso can sound negative when paired with ser (Es muy orgulloso), implying arrogance or being too proud to ask for help. Paired with estar (Está orgulloso), it expresses genuine, positive pride.