pride

orgoglio, amor proprio

Soddisfazione per sé stessi, per il proprio lavoro o per le persone a cui si tiene.

In inglese semplice: A feeling of satisfaction about yourself, your work, or people you care about.

• She felt pride in her work.
• His parents watched with pride as he received the award.
• Do you take pride in keeping your home tidy?

Come si usa: pride in someone/something (He feels great pride in his children.); take pride in something/doing something (We take pride in making good bread.)

Sinonimi: self-respect, satisfaction

Contrari: shame

Espressioni comuni: take pride, with pride, pride in something

superbia, arroganza

Convinzione di essere migliori o più importanti degli altri.

In inglese semplice: The belief that you are better or more important than other people.

• His pride stopped him from apologizing.
• She refused help out of pride.
• Their pride made them ignore every warning.

Sinonimi: arrogance, conceit, haughtiness

Contrari: humility

Espressioni comuni: foolish pride, hurt pride, swallow your pride

orgoglio

Persona o cosa che fa sentire soddisfatti di sé o dei propri risultati.

In inglese semplice: Someone or something that makes you feel pleased with yourself or your achievements.

• Her garden is her pride and joy.
• The team became the pride of the town.
• That handmade boat was his greatest pride.

Come si usa: the pride of someone/something (The young singer is the pride of her village.)

Espressioni comuni: pride and joy, pride of something

branco di leoni

Gruppo di leoni che vivono insieme.

In inglese semplice: A group of lions that live together.

• A pride of lions rested nearby.
• The pride included several young cubs.
• Two males joined the pride last year.

Come si usa: a pride of lions (We watched a pride of lions cross the plain.)

Espressioni comuni: pride of lions, lion pride

essere fiero, vantarsi

Sentirsi soddisfatti e orgogliosi di una propria qualità o capacità.

In inglese semplice: To feel pleased about a good quality or ability you have.

• I pride myself on being honest.
• She prides herself on her cooking.
• We have always prided ourselves on excellent service.

Come si usa: pride oneself on something/doing something (He prides himself on remembering names.)

Espressioni comuni: pride yourself on, pride ourselves on