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    Desente (en. Decent)

    /dɛsɛnˈtɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to being appropriate or acceptable.
    His outfit is decent for this occasion.
    Ang kanyang damit ay desente para sa okasyong ito.
    Implying good moral character.
    We need a decent person for this position.
    Kailangan natin ng desenteng tao sa posisyon na ito.
    Also seen as being simple yet neat.
    Their home is decent but not extravagant.
    Ang kanilang tahanan ay desente ngunit hindi marangya.

    Etymology

    Spanish 'decente'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decent person
    A person with good manners and behavior.
    desenteng tao
    decent conversation
    The conversation is polite and proper.
    desente ang pagkakausap

    Related Words

    morality
    The basis of right and wrong in society.
    moralidad
    moderate
    Neither excessive nor inadequate; balanced.
    katamtaman

    Slang Meanings

    Well-dressed or good-looking.
    Clara's outfit is decent, it suits her.
    Desente yung suot ni Clara, bagay sa kanya.
    Not substandard; high quality.
    Their offered products in the market are decent.
    Desente ang mga handog nilang produkto sa merkado.
    Respectable; worthy of respect.
    The person is respectable, not loud at the party.
    Desente naman yung tao, hindi siya maingay sa party.