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enorgullecer

to make proud

verb en-ohr-goo-yeh-SEHR Rare

Also means

to take pride (reflexive)

Usage Note

Enorgullecer is typically used reflexively as enorgullecerse de — 'to be proud of' something or someone. The non-reflexive transitive use ('to fill with pride') is more formal. Note the stem change: enorgullece, enorgullecemos; the reflexive me enorgullezco follows the -cer/-zco pattern.

Examples

"Me enorgullece el trabajo de mi hijo."

Natural Translation

My son's work makes me proud.

Literal Translation

To-me makes-proud the work of my son.

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