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gloriarse

verb

Conjugate

Senses

  1. 1.

    to boast

    to take pride or satisfaction in something, often excessively

  2. 2.

    to glory in

    to exult or take great pride in an achievement or quality

Examples

  • "Se gloriaba de sus victorias en la guerra."

    He boasted about his victories in the war.

  • "Los atletas se gloriaban de haber ganado la medalla de oro."

    The athletes gloried in having won the gold medal.

  • "No debes gloriarte de los errores ajenos."

    You should not take pride in others' mistakes.

Usage

Gloriarse is a reflexive verb (always used with the pronoun se, me, te, etc.). It has a somewhat formal or literary register and often carries a mildly critical tone, suggesting excessive pride. Common collocations include gloriarse de + noun or gerund.