Dignó (en. Worthy)

/diɣ.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
English definition_text: Possessing qualities that grant a high moral value or esteem.
English example_sentence: His behavior has been worthy of admiration.
Su comportamiento ha sido digno de admiración.
English definition_text: Appropriate or suitable in a given situation.
English example_sentence: It is worthy of the occasion to present this award.
Es digno de la ocasión entregar este premio.
English definition_text: Holding respect and honor in the community.
English example_sentence: He is a worthy man who always helps others.
Es un hombre digno que siempre ayuda a los demás.

Etymology

English etymology_origin: From Latin dignus, which means 'deserving' or 'valuable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English phrase: worthy of trust
English meaning: Worthy of being believed or trusted.
digno de confianza
English phrase: worthy of mention
English meaning: Important enough to be mentioned.
digno de mención
English phrase: worthy of respect
English meaning: Worthy of respect for one's qualities or actions.
digno de respeto

Related Words

English related_word: dignity
English description: Quality of being worthy; respect owed to a person for their being.
dignidad
English related_word: dignitary
English description: A person holding an important public office.
dignatario
English related_word: unworthy
English description: Not worthy or lacking in value.
indigno

Slang Meanings

English meaning: To be worthy of something.
English example: This artist is worthy of an award for his talent.
Este artista es digno de un premio por su talento.
English meaning: To do something with dignity.
English example: Despite the difficulties, he maintained his dignified stance.
A pesar de las dificultades, mantuvo su postura digna.