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estimado

es-tee-MAH-dohes.tiˈma.ðo

Dear

Also: Esteemed
AdjectivemA1formal
A hand gently placing a sealed envelope into a mailbox slot.

📝 In Action

Estimado cliente, le escribimos para informarle de una actualización.

A1

Dear client, we are writing to inform you of an update.

Estimada Sra. López, adjunto encontrará el documento solicitado.

A2

Dear Mrs. López, attached you will find the requested document.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • querido (dear (more personal))
  • apreciado (appreciated)

Common Collocations

  • Estimado Señor/Señora – Dear Sir/Madam

Valued

Also: Respected
A single, shiny gold trophy resting on a small velvet pedestal, symbolizing high regard.

📝 In Action

Él es un miembro muy estimado de nuestra comunidad.

B1

He is a very valued member of our community.

Su opinión es muy estimada en este proyecto.

B2

Your opinion is highly valued in this project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • valorado (valued)
  • respetado (respected)

Antonyms

  • despreciado (despised)

Estimate

Also: Quotation
NounmB2
A simple wooden abacus sitting next to a neat stack of gold coins.

📝 In Action

El contratista nos envió un estimado detallado para la obra.

B2

The contractor sent us a detailed estimate for the work.

Basado en nuestro estimado, el proyecto costará 5000 dólares.

B2

Based on our estimate, the project will cost 5,000 dollars.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • solicitar un estimado – to request an estimate
  • obtener un estimado – to get an estimate

To estimate, To value

Also: To judge
VerbB1regular ar
A cheerful person standing next to a long wooden plank, using their outstretched hand to roughly measure its length.
past Participleestimado
infinitiveestimar
gerundestimando

📝 In Action

Estimo que el viaje durará unas cinco horas.

B1

I estimate that the trip will last about five hours.

Estimamos mucho su trabajo y dedicación.

B1

We highly value your work and dedication.

Word Connections

Synonyms

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

vosotrosestimáis
él/ella/ustedestima
túestimas
yoestimo
nosotrosestimamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesestiman

preterite

vosotrosestimasteis
él/ella/ustedestimó
túestimaste
yoestimé
nosotrosestimamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesestimaron

imperfect

vosotrosestimabais
él/ella/ustedestimaba
túestimabas
yoestimaba
nosotrosestimábamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesestimaban

subjunctive

present

vosotrosestiméis
él/ella/ustedestime
túestimes
yoestime
nosotrosestimemos
ellos/ellas/ustedesestimen

imperfect

vosotrosestimarais/estimaseis
él/ella/ustedestimara/estimase
túestimaras/estimases
yoestimara/estimase
nosotrosestimáramos/estimásemos
ellos/ellas/ustedesestimaran/estimasen
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estimado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'estimado' as a noun (an estimate)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
estimar(to estimate, to value) — Verb
estimación(estimation, calculation) — Noun
estimable(estimable, worthy of respect) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin verb *aestimare*, which meant 'to value,' 'to appraise,' or 'to fix a price.' This root gave rise to both the Spanish meaning of calculating a cost and the meaning of showing respect.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: estimateFrench: estimer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'estimado' and 'querido'?

Both mean 'dear,' but 'estimado' is much more formal and professional, used in business or official letters. 'Querido' is used for friends, family, or highly personal communication.

Can I use 'estimado' to describe an object?

Yes. When describing an object, it means 'valued' or 'precious,' like 'un tesoro estimado' (a valued treasure). It refers to the sentimental or monetary value placed upon it.