Respetables (en. Respectable)

/res.peˈta.βles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Deserving respect.
He is a respectable person in his community.
Es una persona respetable en su comunidad.
Having a position or title that inspires respect.
Teachers are respectable figures in education.
Los maestros son figuras respetables en la educación.
Behaving according to ethical norms and values.
It is important to be a respectable company in society.
Es importante ser una empresa respetable ante la sociedad.

Etymology

From the verb 'respectar', which comes from the Latin 'respectare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

respectable customs
Practices or traditions that should be valued.
respetables costumbres
respectable person
Individual who behaves ethically and honorably.
persona respetable
respectable conduct
Behavior that deserves recognition and respect.
conducta respetable

Related Words

respect
Feeling of admiration and consideration towards someone.
respeto
to respect
To take into account the rights, wishes, or feelings of others.
respetar
respectfully
In a way that shows respect.
respetuosamente

Slang Meanings

Zafo
That guy is a zafo, everyone respects him.
Ese tipo es un zafo, todos lo respetan.
Top
She is from the top crowd, they always consider her respectable.
Ella es de la gente top, siempre la consideran respetable.