orgoglioso
proud
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/or.ɡoʎˈʎo.zo/
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Cultural Note
Orgoglioso can be positive (proud of achievements) or negative (too proud, arrogant). Italians are particularly 'orgogliosi' of their regional cuisine, art heritage, and family achievements. 'Sono orgoglioso di te' is a powerful phrase from parent to child.
📝 Example Sentences
Sono orgoglioso di te.
I'm proud of you.
È troppo orgogliosa per ammettere l'errore.
She is too proud to admit the mistake.
Siamo orgogliosi della nostra tradizione.
We are proud of our tradition.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | orgogliose |
| masculine_plural | orgogliosi |
| feminine_singular | orgogliosa |
| masculine_singular | orgoglioso |