orgulloso
masculine, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "proud" is orgulloso for a man and orgullosa for a woman. You say estar orgulloso de to be proud of someone or something.
Meaning: feeling pride (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| orgulloso | masculine, Mexico |
| orgullosa | feminine |
The phrase is estoy orgullosa de ti for "I am proud of you". The verb estar is used because the feeling is temporary.
Which one should you use?
Orgulloso can also describe a proud, stubborn person, as in es muy orgulloso. The context shows whether it is praise or criticism.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word agrees with the speaker or the person described: orgullosa for a woman, orgullosos for a group.
Did you know?
- In Mexico people often say orgullosamente mexicano to show pride in being Mexican.
Examples in context
- Estoy orgulloso de ti.I am proud of you.
- Ella está muy orgullosa de su familia.She is very proud of her family.
- Mi abuelo es muy orgulloso.My grandfather is very proud.
Example conversation
Javier talks to his daughter Mariana after her graduation in Mexico City.
- JavierMariana, estoy muy orgulloso de ti.Mariana, I am very proud of you.
- MarianaGracias, papá.Thanks, dad.
- JavierTu mamá también está orgullosa.Your mom is proud too.
