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    Dignidad (en. Dignity)

    /diɣniˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Condition of being worthy.
    Human dignity is fundamental to our rights.
    La dignidad humana es fundamental en nuestros derechos.
    Values that a person possesses and that grant them respect.
    He defended his dignity in the face of injustice.
    Defendió su dignidad frente a la injusticia.
    Honor or decorum in a person's behavior.
    The dignitary acted with dignity at the ceremony.
    El dignatario actuó con dignidad en la ceremonia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin dignitas, -atis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to maintain dignity
    To preserve personal respect or honor in difficult situations.
    mantener la dignidad
    to lose dignity
    To act in a way that belittles oneself.
    perder la dignidad
    human dignity
    A concept that implies respect for all human beings without distinction.
    dignidad humana

    Related Words

    worthy
    That deserves respect and honor.
    digno
    unworthy
    That does not deserve respect.
    indigno
    decorum
    Behavior that reflects dignity.
    decoro

    Slang Meanings

    To live up to expectations
    With his attitude, he always ensures he lives up to his dignity.
    Con su actitud, siempre se asegura de estar a la altura de su dignidad.
    To keep one's face
    Despite the criticism, he didn't lose face and maintained his dignity.
    A pesar de las críticas, no perdió la cara y mantuvo su dignidad.