Spanish Conversation · Level 74
60 words
Spanish word
integridad
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɣɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounintegrity
Example
Su integridad se nota en su forma de hablar.
His integrity is evident in the way he speaks.
More examples
La empresa protege la integridad de los datos de sus clientes.
The company safeguards the integrity of its customers' data.
Core concept
Unbroken alignment of beliefs, words, and actions.
Common phrases
integridad personal
personal integrity
integridad profesional
professional integrity
integridad moral
moral integrity
Similar words
honestidad: Tendency to tell the truth and avoid lying or misleading others in daily life.
sinceridad: Straightforward sharing of true feelings without pretense or affectation.
veracidad: Factual correctness and reliability of a statement or claim.
probidad: Moral uprightness that guides impartial, law-abiding conduct in duties.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de coherencia entre principios, palabras y acciones que expresa honestidad.
Word origin
From Latin integritas, from integer 'whole', originally meaning completeness and later used to describe moral wholeness.
Usage tips
- Formal register; common in CVs and recommendation letters and in phrases like 'actuar con integridad', while everyday speech often prefers 'es honesto'.
Other meanings
- moral soundnessnoun
- wholenessnoun
Opposites
- deshonestidaddishonestynoun
- corrupcióncorruptionnoun