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    Deferencia (en. Deference)

    /de.feˈɾen.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of respect towards a person or an idea.
    He acted with deference towards the expert's opinion.
    Actuó con deferencia hacia la opinión del experto.
    Synonym of respect in social interaction.
    The deference he showed towards his elders was admirable.
    La deferencia que mostró hacia sus mayores fue admirable.
    Quality of being deferential in communication.
    The deference in his voice indicated his respect for the audience.
    La deferencia en su voz indicó su respeto por el público.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'deferentia', which means 'the act of referring something' or 'an attitude of respect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show deference
    To express respect or consideration towards another person.
    mostrar deferencia
    to act with deference
    To behave respectfully in relation to someone.
    actuar con deferencia
    in deference to
    Out of respect or consideration for something or someone.
    en deferencia a

    Related Words

    deferential
    Showing deference.
    deferente
    respect
    Feeling of consideration towards something or someone.
    respeto
    reverence
    Act of showing deep respect.
    reverencia

    Slang Meanings

    To have respect for someone, common in slang.
    I always speak to Mr. Manuel with deference.
    Siempre le hablo con deferencia a don Manuel.
    To show consideration in social situations.
    At that party, everyone treated each other with deference.
    En esa fiesta, todos se trataban con deferencia.