moral
“moral” means “moral” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
moral, ethical
Also: upright
📝 In Action
Tomar esa decisión fue un acto muy moral.
A2Making that decision was a very moral act.
Necesitamos un líder moral que nos guíe.
B1We need an ethical leader to guide us.
Su comportamiento siempre ha sido moralmente correcto.
B2His behavior has always been morally correct.
morale
Also: spirit
📝 In Action
La victoria subió la moral del equipo.
B1The victory raised the team's morale.
Es importante mantener la moral alta durante la crisis.
B1It is important to keep spirits high during the crisis.
El discurso del jefe afectó negativamente la moral de los empleados.
B2The boss's speech negatively affected employee morale.
morality, moral
Also: ethics
📝 In Action
La moral de la fábula es que la honestidad es la mejor política.
B2The moral of the fable is that honesty is the best policy.
Estudiamos la moral y las costumbres de esa época.
C1We studied the morality and customs of that era.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: moral
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'moral' to mean 'team spirit'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *moralis*, meaning 'pertaining to custom or character.' It entered Spanish with a focus on human behavior and distinguishing right from wrong.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'moral' masculine or feminine?
It depends on how you are using it! As an adjective (ethical/right), it describes both masculine and feminine nouns without changing its form. As a noun meaning 'morale' or 'morality,' it is always feminine ('la moral').
How do I say 'morally'?
You simply add the suffix '-mente' to the end: 'moralmente'. For example, 'Actuó moralmente' (He acted morally).