be arrogant

[/bi ˈær.ə.ɡənt/]

verb phrase

ser arrogante

1. to behave in a way that shows an excessive sense of one's own importance or ability; to act in an overbearing or haughty manner

He tends to be arrogant about his accomplishments.

Ele tende a ser arrogante sobre suas realizações.

2. to display pride or disdain toward others

Don't be arrogant with your teammates; work as a team.

Não seja arrogante com seus colegas de equipe; trabalhe em equipe.

NYC Slang

act bougie, act like you're better than everyone else

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser arrogante

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ser metido

colloquial alternative, very common in Rio

São Paulo

ser arrogante

standard usage

Portugal

ser arrogante

standard usage; may also use 'ser presunçoso'

have a chip on one's shoulder

get a big head

think highly of oneself

estar com a cabeça na nuvem (have one's head in the clouds)

achar-se melhor que os outros (think oneself better than others)

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