adjective
digno
worthy
Que merece respeto o consideración por su conducta o cualidades.
The Spanish word "digno" translates to "worthy" or "deserving" in English.
Meaning:
- Worthy/deserving: It describes something or someone as having the qualities or characteristics that make them suitable, respectable, or qualified for something. For example, "un héroe digno" means "a worthy hero."
- Respectable/dignified: It can also mean exhibiting dignity, honor, or proper behavior.
Parts:
- The word "digno" is an adjective.
- It agrees in gender and number:
- Masculine singular: digno
- Feminine singular: digna
- Masculine plural: dignos
- Feminine plural: dignas
Synonyms:
- Merecedor (deserving)
- Respetable (respectable)
- Honorable (honorable)
- Valioso (valuable, when in the sense of worth)
Antonyms:
- Indigno (unworthy, undeserving)
- Despreciable (despicable)
- Inhonesto (dishonest, when dignity refers to honor)
Example sentences:
- Él es digno de confianza. (He is worthy/trustworthy.)
- Su comportamiento fue digno y honorable. (His behavior was dignified and honorable.)
In summary, "digno" relates to worthiness, respectability, and honor, both as a moral or personal quality and as a descriptive term qualifying a person or thing.
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Examples
Su esfuerzo fue digno de admiración.adjective
His effort was worthy of admiration.
Ella realizó un trabajo digno de reconocimiento.adjective
She did a job worthy of recognition.
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