The English Word of the Day: Proud

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proud

(adjective) orgulloso (in general), digno (self-respecting), soberbio (arrogant), glorioso (causing pride), ...

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Mi frase/my sentence:

The last time she had parked her husband's car she unintentionally damaged it a little, so this time she desperately wanted him to be proud of her.

Ella dañó un poco el carro de su marido la última vez que lo estacionó/aparcó, así que esta vez desesperadamente quiso que él estuviera orgulloso de ella.

¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? ray, noetol y rogspax (con su juguetes para los niños), RichSean, Margherite, Shish (que se ha vuelto loco : - ) ), ... todos ellos merecen tu atención (y votos) también. Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? ray, noetol and rogspax (with their toys for boys), RichSean, Margherite, Shish (who has gone wild), ... they all deserve your attention (and votes) too.

Message from maestroantonio: "I've noticed that sometimes some users are missing some corrections so that is the reason I'm correcting either in capital letters or with spaces inbetween."

Ella dañó un poco el carro de su marido la última vez que lo estacionó/aparcó, así que esta vez desesperadamente quiso que él estuviera orgulloso de ella. - maestroantonio, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks a lot, maestro, for reconstructing my whole sentence ;-) - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Muchas gracias a los dos. Trabajan mucho. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks Mc & Maestro I am proud of you both . - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks, you both. You all do me proud with great sentences and pictures :-) - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Another wonderful Palabra del Día post! :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks a lot, Pumpkin ;-) - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Muchas gracias mcl020 y maestroanton. - RichSean1725, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 1

Me siento orgullosa que ella demande sus derechos.

It makes me proud that she demands her rights.

Yes! She is setting a good example for all of us. - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

I'm probably the odd man out here, but it seemed like a much better world when 'kids' weren't demanding so much. Now they can take parents to court for no good reason. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Forgot to say that it's a great sentence rac, even though I disagree somewhat. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Good one rac !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Gracias a todos! - rac1, Jan 30, 2013

I interpreted it as a grown-up woman, demanding something all inhabitants of this earth should have! - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Reading your comment and combining that with my "setting a good example" is a bit awkard, Margherite ;-))) - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

jajaja mc...and I need to ammend my comment. I used the term 'odd man out' because I didn't know if it could be said as 'odd woman out'. Regarding rights mc...of course you are right when it comes to adults. I just think 'kids' are demanding too many. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

I like that!! :) Great job! - PumpkinCalabaza, Jan 30, 2013

If it's a woman who's talking, then: "Me siento orgullosA..." - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

It looks like she *might* be wearing a wedding ring, so maybe she's an adult. This picture makes me think of the recent topic of gun control. - GraceM, Jan 31, 2013

Gracias, Maestro! : ) - rac1, Jan 31, 2013

Gracias Grace...she is wearing a wedding ring. - rac1, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 2

Enorgullécete de tu herencia; es parte de ti y de tu ser.

Be proud of your heritage; it is part of you and who you are.

Difficult .... But the sentence is great and the globe proves that this world is full of wonderful colors! - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Nice thought Pumpkin. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Very nice Pumpkin !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Depending on the situation, sometimes that is difficult. - Noetol, Jan 30, 2013

Good but better: "Enorgullécete de..." - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

Well done, Pumpkin. - iana01, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 3

Tengo un amigo que ha superado muchas dificultades y ahora puede alcanzar algunos de sus sueños.

I have a friend who has overcome many challenges, and now he can reach some of his dreams.

Wonderful sentence and picture! - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Thanks, but I just realized that I didn't use the word of the day. - GraceM, Jan 31, 2013

But if the person in your picture doesn't represent it, who does??? This is somebody who is proud to be alive ;-) - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 4

Algunas personas se enorgullecen de ciertas cosas, pero lo más importante es enorgullecerse de la gente relevante en tu vida.

Some people are proud of things, but the most important thing is to be proud of the important people in your life.

Beautiful children, Noetol !! - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

"Algunas personas se enorgullecen de ciertas cosas, pero lo más importante es enorgullecerse de la gente relevante en tu vida." - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

Very nice, Noetol. : ) - RichSean1725, Jan 31, 2013

Thanks Maestro! - Noetol, Jan 31, 2013

True. Very nice, Noetol!:) - iana01, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 5

An oil lamp feels proud to give light even though it wears itself away.(Nigerian proverb).

Una lámpara de aceite se siente orgullosa de dar luz a pesar de que obtiene usado.

Beautiful, Shishy!! You could have reposted those 'proud mothers' of yesterday ;-)))) - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Hi shish!! - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks Mc I should do that again !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Hi Margherite , have a nice day !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Yes, Shishy, whenever you feel like it: we like you both thought-provoking and jocular over here ;-) - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks Mc , you are so nice !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Very nice, Shish! - Noetol, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks Noetol !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

"Una lámpara de aceite se enorgullece de alumbrar aunque se consuma a sí misma" - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 6

We should live in a way that we may be proud of ourselves. Deberíamos vivir de tal modo que pudieramos estar orgullosos de nosotros mismos.

Yes!! - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Nice one Pam !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Gracias amigo! - pmikan-pam, Jan 30, 2013

Absolutely amiga. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Gracias Margherite - pmikan-pam, Jan 30, 2013

"Deberíamos vivir de tal modo que pudieramos estar orgullosos de nosotros mismos" - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

Gracias Maestroanton! - pmikan-pam, Jan 31, 2013

Gracias todos! - pmikan-pam, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 7

No self-respecting rider would wear this equestrian outfit.

No hay jinete digna que llevaría este atuendo ecuestre.

Ningún jinete que se respete a sí mismo usaría este atuendo ecuestre.

(holy cow maestroantonio...the whole blasted thing was incorrect! Thank you so much for your help!)

I agree with you Margherite! - pmikan-pam, Jan 30, 2013

The boots part is wrong, but ehh ... the pants are acceptable in my eyes (sorry, I am used to zumba gear), though I would never ever wear them myself! - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Hola Margherite !:). - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

Hola Shish! Re the pants mc...my instructor would have had a heart attack! rofl She was very traditional. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks pam. We weren't allowed to ride in anything but traditional breeches. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

I really doubt if they would look good on me! They clash with my eyes! :)) - Noetol, Jan 30, 2013

No way! Not with that footwear!! - PumpkinCalabaza, Jan 30, 2013

"Ningún jinete que se respete a sí mismo usaría este atuendo ecuestre" - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

Ha ha Noetol. I'm afraid to ask what colour your eyes are after that comment! - 0095ca4c, Jan 31, 2013

Muchas gracias maestroantonio. I'm sorry for so many mistakes. - 0095ca4c, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 8

Aquellos cuentos recordaron la historia gloriosa del pasado del pueblo.

Those stories brought to mind the proud history of the people's past.

Lo cambié como maestroantonio me aconsejó. ¡Gracias, amigo!

Great sentence!! - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Jubilado, how disitinguished you look nowadays! - annierats, Jan 30, 2013

Thanks! I feel 200 years younger! - Jubilado, Jan 30, 2013

"del pasado D E L P U E B L O ." - maestroantonio, Jan 30, 2013

Good one. 'Brought to mind'. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Si, Jubilado, you look 200 years younger! - pmikan-pam, Jan 30, 2013

Answer 9

Hopefully one day they will be their friends´ proud bridesmaid and best man.

Ojalá un día sean la dama de honor y el padrino de boda orgullosos de sus amigos.

Hahahahahaha, extremely cute, Iana ;-))))) - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Hola Mccc))) - iana01, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 10

I am proud of my various trophies and championships, but feel more proud of those of my customers and friends.

Estoy un poco orgulloso de mis varios trofeos y campeonatos, pero me siento más orgulloso de los de mis amigos y clientes.

Are you less proud in Spanish? In English you say "I am proud" and in Spanish "un poco --"??? Nice pic! - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

"Me enorgullecen mis trofeos y campeonatos, que son varios, pero me siento más orgulloso de los de mis clientes y amigos" - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 11

El padre orgulloso no podia dejar de sonreir.

The proud father could not stop from smiling.

Sweet sentence! - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

I wish all fathers would smille more. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Goes for grandfathers too! :)) - Noetol, Jan 30, 2013

typo: orgullosO - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

gracias por su ayuda - gohern, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 12

La mano de un bebé en tu mano siempre te hace sentirse orgulloso.

Baby's hand in your hand always makes you feel proud.

Lovely!! - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 13

Pride goes before a fall.

Antes de la caída va la arrogancia del espíritu.

I will do one to do me proud later. ' - annierats, Jan 30, 2013

This one's more than ok, annie ;-)) Is that horse photoshopped or is this posture really possible??? - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

He's protesting, some nincompoop probably put the tail tape on too tightly. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

But the front part of his body is totally inactive, contrary to the hind part. - mcl020, Jan 30, 2013

Looks a very wild horse !! - shish75, Jan 30, 2013

@mc...yes, totally inactive. I think he was standing still and just bucked from discomfort. I have heard cases of tails having fallen off because the tape was too tight. You have to be extremely careful. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

"arroganc i a" Sin tilde en la /i/ - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013

As for thehorse, yes they can do that, to put anoverconfident rider on the floor quickly.. Looks very mulish! - annierats, Jan 31, 2013

Gracias, maestro. - annierats, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 14

Cada especie tiene padres orgullosos. Every species has proud parents.

And rightfully so!!! What a wonderful chicken ;-)) (S)he's using his/her parents as earwarmers ;-) - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Lovely! - annierats, Jan 31, 2013

Answer 15

Soy orgulloso ser la persona que soy yo!

I am proud to be the person i am.

Better keep it that way then! ;-))) Typo in second i (should be a capital) ;-)) - mcl020, Jan 31, 2013

Too true, mcl. :-D Is using a mobile phone to post a good enough excuse. jajaja - Ventana_al_mundo, Jan 31, 2013

Imagine there is a question mark at the end of my penultimate sentence. ;-))) - Ventana_al_mundo, Jan 31, 2013

Ha, know the feeling. I make enough mistakes on the computer, but on the mobile, it´s ridiculous. - rogspax, Jan 31, 2013

"Estoy orgulloso de ser quien soy" - maestroantonio, Jan 31, 2013