orgullo
/oɾˈɣuʎo/
Definition
A feeling of deep satisfaction and respect for yourself or someone you care about because of something good that has been done or achieved.
Example
Siento un gran orgullo por el trabajo de mi hijo.
Show translation
I feel great pride in my son's work.
Etymology
From Old Spanish *orgull*, borrowed from Occitan *orgolh* or Catalan *orgull*, ultimately from a Germanic root akin to Old High German *urgol* ("distinguished, prominent"). The word entered Iberian Romance during the medieval period via the troubadour cultural influence of southern France.
Cultural note
In Spanish-speaking cultures, *orgullo* carries both positive and cautionary weight. On one hand it is celebrated — parents speak with *orgullo* of their children's achievements, and the phrase *¡Qué orgullo!* ("What pride!") is a warm, common compliment. On the other hand, excessive pride is warned against in the proverb *"El orgullo es el primero de los pecados capitales"* (Pride is the first of the deadly sins). Notably, *Orgullo* is also the standard Spanish term for LGBTQ+ Pride (e.g., *el Orgullo de Madrid*), one of Europe's largest Pride celebrations held every June.