noble
/NO-bleh/
noble
A person who is honorable and high-minded is considered noble.
📝 In Action
Fue un gesto muy noble de su parte ayudar a los más necesitados.
B1It was a very noble gesture on his part to help those most in need.
Mi perro es muy noble y nunca muerde a nadie.
A2My dog is very gentle/kind-hearted and never bites anyone.
Ella tiene un corazón noble; siempre perdona los errores de los demás.
A2She has a noble heart; she always forgives the mistakes of others.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Form
Since 'noble' ends in the letter -e, it is one of the adjectives that stays the same whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine (e.g., 'el hombre noble' and 'la mujer noble').
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond People
You can use 'noble' to describe the character of animals, especially dogs or horses, meaning they are gentle, loyal, and trustworthy.
The word noble can also describe someone who is aristocratic or belongs to a high social class.
noble(Adjective)
aristocratic
?related to nobility or high social class
fine
?describing materials like wood or metal
,patrician
?historical rank
📝 In Action
La familia noble vivía en un castillo antiguo.
B2The noble family lived in an old castle.
La madera noble de roble se usó para construir el palacio.
C1Fine oak wood was used to build the palace.
💡 Grammar Points
Used as a Noun
When you put a definite article (like 'el' or 'la') before 'noble,' it stops being an adjective and becomes a noun meaning 'a nobleman' or 'a noblewoman' (e.g., 'El noble fue a la guerra').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: noble
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'noble' to describe the social rank, not the moral character?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'noble' change based on whether the person is male or female?
No. Because 'noble' ends in an -e, it is one of the Spanish adjectives that stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. You say 'un hombre noble' and 'una mujer noble'.
How is 'noble' different from 'honesto' (honest)?
'Honesto' specifically means truthful and sincere. 'Noble' is broader; it means having a high moral standard, which includes honesty, but also includes generosity, honor, and kindness.