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"Soberbio" is an adjective which is often translated as "arrogant", and "orgulloso" is an adjective which is often translated as "proud". Learn more about the difference between "soberbio" and "orgulloso" below.
soberbio(
soh
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behr
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byoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (conceited)
a. arrogant
¿Crees que Lalo es soberbio? - No, creo que solo es un poco seco.Do you think Lalo's arrogant? - No, I just think he's a bit terse.
Elsa se cree la mejor. Es soberbia a más no poder.Elsa thinks she's above everyone else. She's as arrogant as they come.
3. (impressive)
b. superb
A la ceremonia le siguió un soberbio banquete.The ceremony was followed by a superb banquet.
4. (colloquial) (really big)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. real
El equipo visitante les dio una paliza soberbia.The visiting team gave them a real thrashing.
orgulloso(
ohr
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goo
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yoh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (satisfied)
a. proud
¡Estoy tan orgulloso de Nina por haberse graduado!I'm so proud of Nina for having graduated!
2. (arrogant)
a. proud
Roberto es tan orgulloso que nunca pide perdón.Roberto's so proud that he never apologizes.
