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    Estimado (en. My dear)

    [es-ti-ma-do]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of respect used in letters and communications.
    Esteemed sir, I hope you are well.
    Estimado señor, espero que se encuentre bien.
    Indicates that someone is appreciated or valued.
    He is a highly esteemed person in his community.
    Es una persona muy estimada en su comunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin *aestimatus, which means 'valued'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Esteemed colleague
    A way to respectfully address a work colleague.
    Estimado colega
    Esteemed friend
    A loving expression to address a friend.
    Estimado amigo
    Appreciated and esteemed
    Indicates a high level of respect and appreciation for someone.
    Apreciado y estimado

    Related Words

    esteem
    Appreciation or valuation of someone.
    estima
    reputation
    Opinion held about a person or thing.
    reputación
    consideration
    Attention or respect towards someone or something.
    consideración

    Slang Meanings

    Used in an ironic tone to refer to someone who is not truly esteemed.
    That person, esteemed at work, is not well regarded.
    Esa persona, estimado en el trabajo, no es bien vista.
    Can refer to someone who considers themselves superior.
    The esteemed boss always has the final word.
    El estimado jefe siempre tiene la última palabra.