se regodeó
/se ɾeɡodeo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for gloated is se regodeó.
When you want to say someone gloated over a specific person or thing, you typically use the preposition en after the verb.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is reflexive, meaning it requires the pronoun se to indicate the subject is performing the action upon their own feelings or satisfaction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person plural past tense form is se regodearon.
How do you pronounce it?
/se ɾeɡodeo/
Did you know?
- While regodearse usually means to gloat, it can also be used to describe a feeling of deep, peaceful contentment or basking in a moment of bliss.
- The reflexive pronoun se in this phrase actually traces its roots back to the Latin word illī, which originally meant 'to him' or 'to her'.
- If you were to use this word in a formal literary context, it often describes a character who is consuming their victory with an almost physical hunger.
Examples in context
- Tom se regodeó.Tom gloated.This example shows the use of se regodeó.Tatoeba #4527566 by cueyayotl, translation #2111171 by CK
- Después de su fracaso, ella se regocijó en secreto.After his failure, she secretly gloated.
- Él se regodeó de su victoria.He gloated over his victory.
- Ella se regodeó cuando ganó el premio.She gloated when she won the prize.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a sports game.
- MateoMi equipo ganó el partido ayer.My team won the game yesterday.
- MaríaSí, y Mateo se regodeó todo el día.Yes, and Mateo gloated all day.
- MateoLo siento, estaba muy emocionado.I'm sorry, I was very excited.
- MaríaEstá bien, pero no lo hagas más.It's okay, but don't do it anymore.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries se, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
