Admiraban (en. Admired)

/admiˈɾaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To appreciate someone or something for their qualities or achievements.

They admired the beauty of the landscape.

Ellos admiraban la belleza del paisaje.

To feel admiration or respect towards someone.

They always admired their teacher for his dedication.

Siempre admiraban a su maestro por su dedicación.

To observe with attention and respect.

The children admired the flight of the birds.

Los niños admiraban el vuelo de las aves.

From the Latin admirare, which means 'to look at with astonishment.'

to admire someone

To feel admiration for a person because of their qualities.

admirar a alguien

to admire a work

To value and recognize the beauty or quality of an artistic piece.

admirar una obra

to be the object of admiration

To be seen with respect or astonishment by others.

ser objeto de admiración

admiration

Feeling that one has towards something or someone considered valuable.

admiración

admiring

Showing admiration.

admirativo

admirer

A person who admires another or something.

admirador

To see something in a very positive way.

She admired how well he plays the guitar.

Ella admiraba lo bien que él toca la guitarra.

Platonic love towards someone.

She has always admired that famous actress.

Siempre ha admirado a esa actriz famosa.