Spanish Conversation · Level 80
60 words
Spanish word
innoble
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈnoβle/
Meaning
- adjectivedespicable
Example
Es innoble traicionar la confianza de alguien.
It is despicable to betray someone's trust.
More examples
No respondas con palabras innobles.
Do not respond with despicable words.
Core concept
A person or action seen as dishonorable and worthy of moral reproach.
Common phrases
responder con palabras innobles
respond with despicable words
actuar de forma innoble
act in a despicable way
Similar words
deshonroso: Damages honor or reputation by shameful acts that cause disgrace.
vil: Acts from base, mean motives or behaves in a morally low, contemptible way.
despreciable: Exhibits conduct seen as morally worthless or unworthy of respect.
infame: Commits notorious, scandalous acts that seriously destroy trust and standing.
Definition in Spanish
Dicho de una persona o de un acto: carente de honor y merecedor de desprecio moral.
Word origin
From Latin innobilis 'not noble', composed of the negative prefix in- and nobilis 'noble', with the original 'not noble' sense developing into a label for morally despicable conduct or people.
Usage tips
- Spanish orthography retains two n's in innoble while pronunciation uses a single n, making the double n an orthographic trap for learners.