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"Soberbia" is a form of "soberbia", a noun which is often translated as "pride". "Prepotencia" is a noun which is often translated as "arrogance". Learn more about the difference between "soberbia" and "prepotencia" below.
la soberbia(
soh
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behr
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byah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (conceit)
2. (splendor)
a. grandeur
La soberbia de la ópera los dejó sin palabras.The grandeur of the opera house left them speechless.
la prepotencia(
preh
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poh
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tehn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. arrogance
Derek ha tenido mucho éxito, pero su prepotencia es intolerable.Derek has been very successful, but his arrogance is intolerable.
b. high-handedness
La prepotencia con la que la presidenta trató a sus invitados fue vergonzosa.The high-handedness with which the president treated her guests was disgraceful.
