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proud

[/praʊd/]
adjective
orgulhoso
1. feeling or showing pride in oneself or one's achievements
She was proud of her accomplishments.
Ela estava orgulhosa de suas realizações.
2. feeling pride or dignity in relation to someone or something else
He is proud of his son's success.
Ele está orgulhoso do sucesso de seu filho.
3. having or showing excessive self-esteem; arrogant
He was too proud to ask for help.
Ele era muito orgulhoso para pedir ajuda.
4. impressive in appearance; commanding respect
The proud building stood tall above the city.
O edifício altivo se destacava acima da cidade.
Synonyms
dignifiedpleasedhonoredgratifiedarroganthaughty
Antonyms
ashamedhumblemodestembarrassed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orgulhoso
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
orgulhoso
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
orgulhoso
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
orgulhoso
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

proud as a peacock - extremely proud
wear one's heart on one's sleeve - to be proud of something openly
pride comes before a fall - excessive pride leads to humiliation
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