Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
respetable
Pronunciation
IPA/respeˈtaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiverespectable
Example
Es una persona respetable.
He is a respectable person.
More examples
La comunidad considera su trayectoria respetable.
The community considers his career respectable.
Core concept
A person receiving respectful nods from others.
Common phrases
persona respetable
respectable person
actitud respetable
respectable attitude
comportamiento respetable
respectable behavior
Similar words
honorable: Acts with strong moral integrity that naturally draws admiration.
decente: Keeps social norms and polite manners, creating a favorable impression.
digno: Merits respectful treatment or recognition because of inherent worth.
respetuoso: Treats others with politeness and clear signs of respect.
Definition in Spanish
Digno de respeto por sus acciones, valores o trayectoria.
Word origin
From Medieval Latin respectabilis, from Latin respectare (re- + spectare 'look'), originally meaning 'worthy of regard'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly to describe someone's public reputation or formal achievements and it can sound stiff when applied directly to close friends.
Other meanings
- admirableadjective
- decentadjective
Opposites
- vergonzososhamefuladjective
- despreciabledespicableadjective
Related words
- respetabilidadrespectabilitynoun
- respetuosamenterespectfullyadverb