orgullo
el orgullo
pride
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How do you say orgullo in Spanish?
How do you pronounce orgullo in Spanish?
orgullo is pronounced /el oɾˈɣuʎo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El orgullo mexicano es muy profundo y se refleja en sus tradiciones ancestrales.
Mexican pride is very deep and is reflected in its ancestral traditions. (Note: 'mexicano' and 'profundo' must be masculine to agree with 'orgullo')
El orgullo paternal del abuelo era evidente cuando veía a su nieto graduarse.
The paternal pride of the grandfather was evident when he saw his grandson graduate. (Note: 'paternal' must be masculine to agree with 'orgullo', distinguishing it from 'maternal' pride)
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Why is it masculine?
Orgullo is masculine because it ends in -o, which is the standard masculine gender marker in Spanish. The word derives from Latin "orgullum" (masculine), and this gender was preserved through the evolution from Latin to Spanish. The -o ending became the productive masculine marker in Spanish's development from Latin.
What is the Spanish word for pride?
The Spanish word for pride is el orgullo — masculine.
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