la altivez
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altivez

la altivez(
ahl
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. haughtiness
La altivez de Marta les es desagradable a muchos.A lot of people find Marta's haughtiness off-putting.
b. arrogance
¿Por qué hablas con esa altivez en vez de ser más humilde?Why do you speak with such arrogance instead of being more humble?
c. pride
La altivez es el mayor defecto de Sergio, porque trata a los demás como si fueran inferiores.Pride is Sergio's worst fault because he treats others as if they were inferior.
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