orgoglio

pride

noun or-GOH-lyoh Rare

Origin: Germanic urgoli (arrogance, boasting), via Old French

Usage Note

Orgoglio can be either positive pride (sono orgoglioso di te = 'I'm proud of you') or negative arrogance, depending on context, just as in English. The related adjective is orgoglioso/orgogliosa. Note the gli cluster: it is pronounced 'ly', giving 'or-GOH-lyoh' — a common mispronunciation trap for English speakers.

Examples

"Prova un grande orgoglio per suo figlio."

Natural Translation

She feels great pride for her son.

Literal Translation

She-feels a great pride for her son.

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