arrogancia

arrogance

noun ah-rroh-GAHN-syah Rare

Origin: From Latin arrogantia, from arrogare (to claim for oneself).

Usage Note

Arrogancia denotes an excessive sense of superiority. Its close synonym soberbia overlaps in meaning but adds a stronger moral and religious connotation ('pride' as a cardinal sin); arrogancia is more neutral and describes a manner or tone. The adjective is arrogante. The phrase con arrogancia or de manera arrogante is used adverbially: respondió con arrogancia ('he replied arrogantly').

Examples

"Su arrogancia le impide escuchar a los demás."

Natural Translation

His arrogance prevents him from listening to others.

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