bandera del orgullo
/bandeɾa del oɾɡuʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pride flag" is translated into Spanish as bandera del orgullo.
The term refers to a symbol used to represent the LGBTQ+ community. Another common way to refer to this symbol is bandera arcoíris, which means "rainbow flag".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bandera del orgullo is composed of bandera (flag), del (a contraction of de el, meaning "of the") and orgullo (pride).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions have specific preferred terms: in Spain, it is commonly called La bandera del arcoíris. In Mexico, you will often hear La bandera del orgullo gay or La bandera LGBT+. And in Argentina, it is often referred to as La bandera de la diversidad.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "pride flags", change the noun to banderas del orgullo.
How do you pronounce it?
/bandeɾa del oɾɡuʝo/
Did you know?
- The word orgullo was originally a negative term used to describe 'arrogance' or 'haughtiness' before it embraced its modern positive meaning of 'pride'.
- The word bandera is actually a derivative of banda, which refers to a strip or a band of material. It essentially describes an object that is a 'band-carrier'.
- While English speakers use 'pride' as a general term, using orgullo in some Spanish social circles can sound more politically charged than using arcoíris.
Examples in context
- Pablo lleva una camiseta con la bandera del orgullo.Pablo is wearing a T-shirt with the pride flag.
- En la manifestación, agitaron la bandera del arcoíris con orgullo.At the demonstration, they proudly waved the rainbow flag.
- Ella colgó la bandera del orgullo en su ventana.She hung the pride flag in her window.
- Vimos una bandera del orgullo en el desfile.We saw a pride flag in the parade.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa bandera del orgullo?Where did you buy that pride flag?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are decorating for a local parade.
- SofíaJavier, ¿dónde está la bandera del orgullo?Javier, where is the pride flag?
- JavierEstá sobre la mesa, Sofía.It is on the table, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, vamos a colgarla ahora.Thanks, let's hang it now.
- JavierMe parece una idea genial.I think that is a great idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bandera, del, orgullo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
