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    Ético (en. Ethical)

    /ˈetiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to morality or human conduct based on principles of right and wrong.
    It is ethical to act with integrity in business.
    Es ético actuar con integridad en los negocios.
    Based on principles of justice and responsibility.
    His proposal is ethically correct.
    Su propuesta es éticamente correcta.
    Conforms to socially accepted norms and principles of conduct.
    The committee's decision was considered ethical by everyone.
    La decisión del comité fue considerada ética por todos.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Greek 'ethikos', which means 'relating to custom'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ethical dilemma
    Situation in which one must choose between two or more alternatives, each with moral implications.
    dilema ético
    ethical decision
    Choice made considering what is morally correct.
    decisión ética
    ethical principles
    Norms that guide the moral behavior of a person or group.
    principios éticos

    Related Words

    ethics
    Set of principles and values that regulate human conduct.
    ética
    morality
    Quality of what is morally right or acceptable.
    moralidad
    principle
    Foundation or basic norm that guides behavior.
    principio

    Slang Meanings

    Do the right thing
    Always choose to do what is ethical, even if it is more difficult.
    Elige siempre hacer lo ético, aunque sea más difícil.
    Put values into practice
    In this team, 'ethics first' is lived at all times.
    En este equipo se vive el 'ética primero' en todo momento.