Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
moral
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈɾal/
Meaning
- adjectivemoral
Example
Es una decisión moral.
That is a moral decision.
More examples
Un principio moral guía nuestras acciones.
A moral principle guides our actions.
Core concept
A sense of right and wrong guiding behavior.
Common phrases
dilema moral
moral dilemma
principio moral
moral principle
juicio moral
moral judgment
Similar words
ético: Makes decisions based on formal ethical rules or moral reasoning.
honesto: Open and truthful in speech and conduct, avoiding dishonesty.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se relaciona con la moralidad y las normas sobre lo bueno y lo malo en la conducta.
Word origin
From Latin moralis 'relating to custom', ultimately from mos/moris 'custom', giving the adjective meaning 'pertaining to moral norms'.
Usage tips
- When referring to a person's character, Spanish often prefers ético or honesto rather than saying moral, and la moral can also mean 'morale' (group spirit) rather than individual morality.
Other meanings
- moralitynoun
- moralenoun
Opposites
- inmoralimmoraladjective
Related words
- moralidadmoralitynoun
- moralmentemorallyadverb
- moralistamoralistnoun