/oɾ.ɡuˈʝo.so/
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Translation
proud
Word origin
From orgullo ('pride'), which is generally traced to a Germanic source (compare Catalan orgull and Old French orgueil), ultimately from a Frankish word meaning 'pride, haughtiness'. There is no common English cognate.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Root
- urgoli
Grammar
Feminineorgullosa
Masc pluralorgullosos
Fem pluralorgullosas
Examples
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I am very proud of my son and of his work.
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My mother feels proud when I get good marks.
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The proud parents watched their children at the party.
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She is too proud to ask for help.
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We are proud of the whole team's success.
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