dignidad
dig-ni-dad
/diɣ.niˈðað/
📝 In Action
Todos los seres humanos nacen libres y con igual dignidad.
B1All human beings are born free and with equal dignity.
Ella mantuvo su dignidad a pesar de la situación difícil.
B2She maintained her dignity despite the difficult situation.
Perder el empleo fue un golpe a su dignidad.
B1Losing the job was a blow to his self-respect.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'dignidad' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' before it (la dignidad) and feminine adjectives after it (dignidad absoluta).
Abstract Nouns
Like many abstract concepts in Spanish, 'dignidad' often appears with the definite article 'la' even when English might omit 'the' (e.g., 'La dignidad es importante' - Dignity is important).
❌ Common Pitfalls
False Cognate Alert
Mistake: “Using 'dignidad' when you mean 'dignitary' (a high-ranking person).”
Correction: The word for a dignitary is 'dignatario' (masculine) or 'dignataria' (feminine). 'Dignidad' only refers to the quality of worthiness.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This word is often used in formal writing, legal documents, philosophical discussions, and when talking about human rights.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dignidad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dignidad'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'dignidad' lo mismo que 'orgullo'?
No, they are different. 'Dignidad' is the inherent worth you have as a person, while 'orgullo' means 'pride,' which can be positive (feeling good about an achievement) or negative (arrogance).
How do I use the related adjective 'digno'?
You use 'digno' (worthy/dignified) to describe someone or something that deserves respect. Example: 'Es un trabajo digno' (It is a decent/worthy job).