altivo

altivo(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. haughty
El profesor nos hablaba con un tono altivo, con un dejo de superioridad.The professor spoke to us in a haughty tone, with a sense of superiority.
b. arrogant
El conde asumía una actitud altiva frente a quienes creía inferiores.The count behaved in an arrogant manner in the presence of those he believed to be inferior.
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