orgullo escolar
/oɾɡuʝo eskolaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "school pride" is translated into Spanish as orgullo escolar.
orgullo escolar describes the feeling of loyalty and satisfaction that a student or alumnus feels toward their educational institution.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of orgullo, meaning pride and escolar, meaning school-related or scholastic.
Which one should you use?
While orgullo escolar is a general term, if you are referring specifically to a university or college, it is more common to use orgullo universitario.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective escolar follows the noun orgullo to modify it.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾɡuʝo eskolaɾ/
Did you know?
- While orgullo escolar is correct, you might hear Spanish speakers use the term sentido de pertenencia to express the same concept. This translates literally to 'sense of belonging' and is often used in social and academic contexts.
- The word escolar comes from the Latin verb excolāre, which means 'to cultivate' or 'to polish'. It implies that school is a place where one's mind and character are refined through careful cultivation.
- While orgullo expresses positive 'school pride', the same word is used to describe 'arrogance' or 'hubris' in other contexts.
Examples in context
- Siente un gran orgullo escolar por su antigua universidad.He feels great school pride for his old university.
- El orgullo escolar es muy importante para los alumnos.School pride is very important for the students.
- Los eventos deportivos fomentan el orgullo escolar.Sports events foster school pride.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about an upcoming alumni event.
- MaríaVoy a ir a la fiesta del colegio.I am going to the school party.
- Javier¿Todavía sientes ese orgullo escolar, María?Do you still feel that school pride, María?
- MaríaSí, siempre apoyo a mi institución.Yes, I always support my institution.
- JavierEntonces yo también iré, Javier dice que sí.Then I will go too, Javier says yes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escolar, orgullo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
