Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
noble
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnoβle/
Meaning
- adjectivenoble
Example
Ella es noble y amable con todos.
She is noble and kind to everyone.
More examples
Un gesto noble puede cambiar el ánimo de alguien.
A noble gesture can change someone's mood.
Core concept
Dignified bearing.
Common phrases
acto noble
noble act
gesto noble
noble gesture
Similar words
amable: Shows warm kindness and friendly consideration toward others.
cortés: Behaves with practiced politeness and courteous attention to others.
educado: Acts with good manners and reliably proper conduct.
elegante: Presents a refined, stylish appearance and graceful bearing.
Definition in Spanish
Que denota nobleza de trato y de ánimo, mostrando dignidad o refinamiento.
Word origin
From Latin nobilis 'notable, well-known', originally meaning 'of high birth or reputation', and it gives Spanish the sense of dignified, honorable conduct.
Usage tips
- Often used to praise polite, generous behavior rather than imply aristocratic rank, and the adjective has the same masculine and feminine form (ella es noble) with plural nobles.