orgullo
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "pride" is orgullo. The annual Pride parade is la Marcha del Orgullo, and in Mexico City it is a major yearly event. It is also called Marcha del Orgullo.
Meaning: feeling of satisfaction or self-respect (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| orgullo | neutral, Mexico |
| Marcha del Orgullo | Pride parade |
Orgullo is the positive feeling of satisfaction: siento orgullo de mi familia. Con orgullo means "with pride".
Which one should you use?
For negative pride, meaning arrogance, Spanish uses soberbia. For example la soberbia is one of the seven deadly sins.
How does it change in a sentence?
Orgullo is masculine: el orgullo.
Did you know?
- The word orgullo is also used in the phrase orgullo mexicano, for pride in Mexican culture.
Examples in context
- Fuimos a la Marcha del Orgullo.We went to the Pride march.
- Lo dijo con orgullo.He said it with pride.
Example conversation
Hugo and his mother Gloria talk after a school ceremony in Puebla.
- GloriaHugo, siento mucho orgullo por ti.Hugo, I feel a lot of pride in you.
- HugoGracias, mamá.Thanks, mom.
- GloriaTu papá también está orgulloso.Your dad is proud too.
