Pride can be directed toward a person or an achievement.

The idea

Use estar orgulloso de with the person or achievement; match the adjective to the person who feels pride.

Examples

  • Estoy orgullosa de mi hermana.I am proud of my sister.
  • El equipo está orgulloso de su trabajo.The team is proud of its work.
  • Tus padres están orgullosos de ti.Your parents are proud of you.
  • Estamos orgullosas de haber terminado el proyecto.We are proud to have finished the project.
  • Mi abuelo se siente orgulloso de su jardín.My grandfather is proud of his garden.
  • ¿Estás orgullosa de tu dibujo?Are you proud of your drawing?

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Watch out

Do not omit de before the cause of pride.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: La madre está ___ de su hijo. (orgullosa / orgulloso)

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    orgullosa

    orgullosa agrees with the feminine subject.

  2. Choose the correct form: Estamos orgullosos ___ nuestros amigos. (de / en)

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    de

    de introduces the person inspiring pride.

  3. Choose the correct form: Los alumnos están ___ de su avance. (orgullosos / orgullosas)

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    orgullosos

    orgullosos agrees with the masculine plural subject.

Use it today

Describe an achievement you are proud of.