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How do you say "proud" in Italian?

orgoglioso

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "proud" is orgoglioso.

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Pronunciation

Orgoglioso is or-gohl-YOH-zoh, stress on the third syllable, with 'gli' making the soft LY sound as in 'million'.

Grammar notes

orgoglioso is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Era orgogliosa del suo lavoro.

She was proud of her work.

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How to remember orgoglioso

Orgoglioso comes from orgoglio, meaning pride, the same root running through both words.

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Questions about orgoglioso

How do you pronounce orgoglioso?

Orgoglioso is or-gohl-YOH-zoh, stress on the third syllable, with 'gli' making the soft LY sound as in 'million'.

Is orgoglioso formal or casual?

orgoglioso is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is orgoglioso used in Italian?

orgoglioso is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Era orgogliosa del suo lavoro. (She was proud of her work.).

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