integridad
/in-te-gri-dad/
integrity
Integrity, in the sense of moral quality, is like an unshakeable pillar, supporting strong character.
integridad(noun)
integrity
?moral quality
honesty
?general trustworthiness
,uprightness
?ethical behavior
📝 In Action
La jueza es conocida por su absoluta integridad y justicia.
B1The judge is known for her absolute integrity and fairness.
Perdió la elección por cuestionar la integridad de su oponente.
B2He lost the election for questioning his opponent's integrity.
Valoramos su integridad y por eso le ofrecimos el puesto.
A2We value his integrity and that's why we offered him the position.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Like many Spanish nouns ending in '-dad' (e.g., ciudad, verdad), 'integridad' is always feminine. Use 'la' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This word is often used in formal, professional, or ethical discussions, sounding more serious than simply 'honradez' (honesty).
Wholeness refers to the state of being complete and undamaged, perfectly represented by this unbroken sphere.
integridad(noun)
wholeness
?state of being complete
,soundness
?structural condition
completeness
?entirety
,physical integrity
?legal/medical status
📝 In Action
Es vital proteger la integridad territorial del país.
C1It is vital to protect the territorial integrity (wholeness) of the country.
El arquitecto revisó la integridad estructural del puente.
C2The architect checked the structural soundness of the bridge.
Se debe garantizar la integridad de los datos en la base de sistemas.
C1The completeness of the data in the system base must be guaranteed.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
When used in this sense, 'integridad' usually appears with adjectives like 'estructural' (structural) or 'territorial' (territorial) to clarify that you mean physical wholeness, not moral character.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: integridad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'integridad' to mean physical wholeness instead of moral character?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'integridad' siempre una cualidad positiva?
Sí, en el sentido moral, 'integridad' siempre se refiere a la cualidad positiva de ser honesto y ético. En el sentido físico, se refiere al estado deseado de estar completo o sin daños.
How do I pronounce the 'd' at the end of 'integridad'?
The final 'd' in Spanish words ending in '-dad' is often pronounced very softly, almost like a 'th' in English 'that', or sometimes barely pronounced at all, especially in fast speech or certain regions.