la dignidad
dignity
Valor propio de una persona por ser quien es, y que merece respeto y buen trato.
Definition & meaning
Dignidad is a feminine Spanish noun meaning dignity: the inherent worth, value, and respect that a person deserves.
It can refer to several related ideas:
-
Human worth and rights
The value that every person possesses simply because they are human.- La dignidad humana debe ser respetada. — Human dignity must be respected.
-
Self-respect and honorable conduct
A person’s sense of self-worth and their commitment to behaving honorably.- Defendió su dignidad. — He or she defended their dignity.
-
Decorum, status, or distinction
A respectable manner, position, or office. In formal or historical contexts, it can refer to an honorable rank or position.
Grammar & Word origin
- Part of speech: feminine noun
- Article: la dignidad
- Plural: las dignidades
- Related adjective: digno — worthy, dignified
- Related adverb: dignamente — worthily, with dignity
The word comes from Latin dignitas, meaning worth, merit, or rank. It is formed from the root related to digno and the suffix -idad , which commonly forms abstract nouns expressing a quality or state.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- honor — emphasizes moral reputation, respect, or a good name; dignidad focuses more on inherent worth or self-respect.
- respeto — means respect in general, while dignidad is the quality that merits or demands that respect.
- decoro — refers especially to proper, respectable behavior and appearance.
- nobleza — suggests moral nobility or elevated character, and can also refer to aristocratic status.
- autoestima — means self-esteem, focusing on how positively someone evaluates themselves rather than on their broader human worth.
Antonyms
- indignidad — lack of dignity or a condition unworthy of respect.
- humillación — humiliation or the experience of being made to feel inferior.
- deshonra — dishonor or loss of moral reputation.
- bajeza — baseness or morally despicable behavior.
Common phrases & collocations
- dignidad humana — human dignity
- con dignidad — with dignity
- defender la dignidad — to defend one’s dignity
- mantener la dignidad — to maintain one’s dignity
- perder la dignidad — to lose one’s dignity
- vivir con dignidad — to live with dignity
- tratar a alguien con dignidad — to treat someone with dignity
Make “dignidad” part of your vocabulary.
Build your Spanish vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
La dignidad es un valor que todos debemos respetar.noun
Dignity is a value that we all must respect.
Keep exploring Spanish
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad