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"Enorgullecerse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to be proud", and "jactarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to boast". Learn more about the difference between "enorgullecerse" and "jactarse" below.
enorgullecerse(
ehn
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ohr
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goo
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yeh
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sehr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be proud
Nos enorgullecemos de ser la ciudad que emite menos contaminación en el país.We're proud to be the city that generates the less pollution in the country.
enorgullecer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to fill with pride
Ernesto enorgulleció a sus padres cuando se recibió de médico.Ernesto's parents were filled with pride when he graduated as a doctor.
b. to be proud
Me enorgullece anunciar que vamos a tener otro bebé.I'm proud to announce that we're expecting a baby.
jactarse(
hahk
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tahr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
