Proud in Tagalog

“Proud” in Tagalog is “Mapagmalaki” or “Palalo” – depending on the context. “Mapagmalaki” refers to feeling pride in achievements or others, while “Palalo” describes someone who is arrogant or boastful. Understanding these nuances will help you express pride appropriately in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Proud

[Definition]

• Proud /praʊd/
• Adjective 1: Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
• Adjective 2: Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s importance.
• Adjective 3: Imposing; splendid.

[Synonyms] = Mapagmalaki, Palalo, Mayabang, Hambog, Ipinagmamalaki

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: I am so proud of my daughter for graduating with honors.
• Ex1_PH: Napakapagmalaki ko sa aking anak na babae dahil nagtapos siya na may karangalan.
• Ex2_EN: She was too proud to admit her mistakes.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay masyadong palalo upang aminin ang kanyang mga pagkakamali.
• Ex3_EN: They stood proud as they received their awards on stage.
• Ex3_PH: Sila ay tumayong mapagmalaki habang tinatanggap ang kanilang mga parangal sa entablado.
• Ex4_EN: He comes from a proud family with a long history.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay nanggaling sa isang mapagmalaking pamilya na may mahabang kasaysayan.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t be so proud; learn to accept help from others.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag kang maging masyadong mayabang; matutong tumanggap ng tulong mula sa iba.