Admiraba (en. Admired)
/ad.miˈɾa.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel admiration for something or someone.
She always admired talented people.
Ella siempre admiraba a las personas talentosas.
To look with attention and respect.
He admired the works of art in the museum.
Admiraba las obras de arte en el museo.
To positively value someone's qualities.
He admired the dedication of his work team.
Él admiraba la dedicación de su equipo de trabajo.
Etymology
From the verb admirar, which comes from the Latin `admirari`.
Common Phrases and Expressions
admire someone
To feel admiration for that person.
admirar a alguien
admire a work
To value and appreciate an artistic creation.
admirar una obra
admire nature
To contemplate and feel appreciation for natural elements.
admirar la naturaleza
Related Words
admiration
A feeling of respect and esteem towards something or someone.
admiración
admirer
A person who feels admiration for another person or thing.
admirador
very admired
Reference to something or someone that is the object of great admiration.
muy admirado
Slang Meanings
Fascinated by someone or something.
I am impressed by how that person dances.
Estoy admirado por cómo baila esa persona.
Impressed.
I was amazed when I saw the show.
Quedé admirado al ver el espectáculo.