What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tan (so), orgulloso (proud), de (of) and ti (you).
Which one should you use?
You might use Estoy tremendamente orgulloso/a de ti in Spain to emphasize a stronger sense of pride.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In regions such as Argentina or Uruguay, you may hear the informal address Estoy muy orgullosa de vos. In Mexico, the exclamation ¡Qué orgullo! is used to acknowledge achievements.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must match the gender of the person speaking: use tan orgullosa de ti if the speaker is female. If a group of people is expressing pride toward one person, use the masculine plural form tan orgullosos de ti. To show formal respect to the person you are addressing, replace ti with usted, resulting in tan orgulloso de usted.
How do you pronounce it?
/tan oɾɡuʝoso de ti/
Did you know?
- While orgulloso means 'proud' in a positive sense, the noun orgullo can also describe an arrogant or haughty attitude that is looked down upon in many Spanish-speaking cultures.
- In some contexts, Spanish speakers use the phrase dar orgullo (to give pride) to describe the feeling, shifting the pride from an internal emotion to something the other person provides.
- In highly formal or poetic Spanish, the phrase me llena de orgullo (it fills me with pride) is often used instead of estoy orgulloso to convey a deeper, more overwhelming emotion.
Examples in context
- Estoy tan orgulloso de ti, Tom.I'm so proud of you, Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase tan orgulloso de ti.Tatoeba #5715451 by Tono, translation #2545300 by CK
- Tu padre está tan orgulloso de ti.Your father is so proud of you.
Example conversation
María congratulates Daniel on his new job promotion.
- María¡Felicidades por el ascenso, Daniel!Congratulations on the promotion, Daniel!
- DanielMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
- MaríaEstoy tan orgulloso de ti y tu trabajo.I am so proud of you and your work.
- DanielSignifica mucho para mí.It means a lot to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
