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    Decentes (en. Decent)

    de-θen-tes

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who behaves with righteousness and honesty.
    He is a decent person who always helps others.
    Es una persona decente que siempre ayuda a los demás.
    That is acceptable or appropriate in a certain context.
    Her dress is quite decent for the occasion.
    Su vestido es bastante decente para la ocasión.
    That has a satisfactory moral or ethical level.
    The children's behavior was decent during the meeting.
    El comportamiento de los niños fue decente durante la reunión.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'decentis', which means 'to say that it is appropriate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in a decent way
    Acting appropriately according to one's principles.
    a su manera decente
    to have a decent job
    To have a job that is acceptable and dignified.
    tener un trabajo decente
    to live decently
    To have a life that is morally acceptable.
    vivir decentemente

    Related Words

    decency
    Quality of being decent.
    decencia
    decent
    One that meets what is considered normal or acceptable.
    decente
    indecent
    One that is not appropriate or that transgresses moral norms.
    indecente

    Slang Meanings

    Of good quality or that behaves well.
    That party was decent.
    Esa fiesta estuvo decente.
    Sufficient, but not extraordinary.
    His performance was decent, but could improve.
    Su actuación fue decente, pero podría mejorar.