Decente (en. Decent)

/deˈθente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Having an appropriate and acceptable behavior or appearance.

Example Sentence: She dressed decently for the job interview.

Vestía de manera decente para la entrevista de trabajo.

Definition: That is fair or equitable.

Example Sentence: It is a decent offer that they made me.

Es un trato decente el que me ofrecieron.

Definition: That complies with moral or social norms.

Example Sentence: It is important to be decent in our relationships with others.

Es importante ser decente en nuestras relaciones con los demás.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'decentes', meaning 'suitable' or 'appropriate'.

Common Phrase: to have decent behavior

Meaning: To act appropriately and respectfully.

tener un comportamiento decente

Common Phrase: to live decently

Meaning: To maintain a lifestyle that is morally acceptable.

vivir de manera decente

Common Phrase: to eat like a decent person

Meaning: To consume food in a considerate and polite manner.

comer como una persona decente

Related Word: decency

Description: Quality of what is decent.

decencia

Related Word: decentness

Description: The quality of being decent.

decentez

Related Word: indecent

Description: That is not decent; that is vulgar or dishonest.

indecente

Slang Meaning: Good attitude or behavior.

Slang Example: That kid is decent, he always helps others.

Ese chaval es decente, siempre ayuda a los demás.

Slang Meaning: To be considered from a good family or with good manners.

Slang Example: She has a decent appearance, she seems from a good family.

Ella tiene una apariencia decente, parece de buena familia.