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Ella no es tan orgullosa como para rechazar tu ayuda.

Ella no es tan orgullosa como para rechazar tu ayuda.
She is not so proud as to reject your help.
From Lesson 478:Limits (tan... como para)·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about Ella no es tan orgullosa como para rechazar tu ayuda.

Why do we use tan instead of tanta here?
Because orgullosa is an adjective (proud), and we use tan (so) with adjectives and adverbs. If the sentence used a noun, like so much pride (tanto orgullo), we would use a form of tanto. The structure tan orgullosa como para translates directly to so proud as to.
Why use the infinitive rechazar after como para instead of a conjugated verb?
We use the infinitive because the subject is the same for both actions: she is the one who is proud, and she is the one rejecting the help. If a different person were doing the second action, we would need to use como para que followed by the subjunctive.
Why is it es tan orgullosa using ser rather than está tan orgullosa with estar?
Using ser with orgullosa describes a personality trait, meaning she is a proud or arrogant person by nature. If we used estar, it would mean she is feeling proud of a specific achievement or person, which doesn't fit the context of turning down help out of stubborn pride.
Does rechazar strictly mean to reject in a harsh way?
While it translates to reject, rechazar is also the standard verb for turning down or declining offers, invitations, or help. It doesn't necessarily carry an aggressive tone in Spanish, though her pride in this sentence implies a firm refusal.

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