Spanish Conversation · Level 93
60 words
Spanish word
admirable
Pronunciation
IPA/aðmiˈɾaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveadmirable
Example
Has hecho un trabajo admirable.
You have done an admirable job.
More examples
Su actitud admirable inspiró respeto.
His admirable attitude inspired respect.
Core concept
An action or quality that impresses others by its excellence or courage.
Common phrases
actitud admirable
admirable attitude
gesto admirable
admirable gesture
ejemplo admirable
admirable example
Similar words
excelente: Extremely high in quality or skill, outstanding in performance.
estupendo: Strikingly wonderful and delightful, causing strong positive surprise.
impresionante: Produces a strong impression through scale, appearance, or dramatic effect.
digno: Deserving respect or praise because of worthy qualities or honorable conduct.
Definition in Spanish
Que merece admiración por su calidad, acción o carácter.
Word origin
Derived from Latin admirabilis via the Spanish verb admirar, ultimately from admirari 'to admire', with -able implying 'worthy of' or 'fit for'.
Usage tips
- Commonly applied to people, deeds, or noteworthy qualities rather than trivial things, so casual praise often uses phrases like qué bien or buen trabajo instead.
Other meanings
- remarkableadjective
- wonderfuladjective
Opposites
- vergonzososhamefuladjective
- despreciabledespicableadjective
Related words
- admiraciónadmirationnoun
- admiradoradmirernoun
- admirablementeadmirablyadverb