tener orgullo

tener orgullo(
teh
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nehr
 
ohr
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goo
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yoh
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be proud
No hay nada malo en tener orgullo de donde vienes.There's nothing wrong with being proud of where you come from.
b. to have self-respect
Lo siento, pero no voy a servirle café a los socios. Yo soy una abogada y tengo orgullo.I'm sorry, but I'm not going to serve the partners coffee. I'm a lawyer and I have self-respect.
c. to take pride in
Tengo orgullo de estar ayudando a la gente de la comunidad. Es un trabajo muy honrado.I take pride in helping people in the community. It’s very honorable work.
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