Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Orgulhoso
[/oʁɡuˈʎozu/]
Proud
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction from one's own or another's achievements.
Que sente profundo prazer ou satisfação pelas próprias realizações ou de outros.
Example
Estou muito orgulhoso do meu filho.
I am very proud of my son.
Etymology
'Orgulhoso' comes from the Latin 'orgullosus', which referred to pride, evolving to denote a sense of self-esteem or satisfaction in modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Orgulhoso' is used in both formal and informal settings, expressed mainly in spoken language but common in writing as well.