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    Estima (en. Esteem)

    /esˈtima/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Value or consideration given to a person or thing.
    She has a great esteem for her friends.
    Ella tiene una gran estima por sus amigos.
    Feeling of respect or affection for someone.
    His esteem for the teacher is evident.
    Su estima por el profesor es evidente.
    Self-evaluation that a person has of themselves.
    A good personal esteem is essential for self-esteem.
    Una buena estima personal es esencial para la autoestima.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aestimare', which means 'to value'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To hold in high esteem
    To value someone or something very positively.
    tener en alta estima
    To lower esteem
    To lose or decrease appreciation for someone or something.
    bajar la estima
    To raise esteem
    To increase appreciation or consideration for someone.
    elevar la estima

    Related Words

    Personal esteem
    Evaluation that a person has of themselves.
    estima personal
    Self-esteem
    Value that a person grants to themselves.
    autoestima

    Slang Meanings

    To have good esteem
    That band has good esteem in the music scene.
    Esa banda tiene buena estima en la escena musical.
    To lose esteem
    Since I found that out, I lost esteem for him.
    Desde que supe eso, perdí estima por él.