respetable
/rreh-speh-TAH-bleh/
respectable
The word 'respetable' describes someone who is worthy of esteem and honor, like a kind elder.
respetable(adjective)
respectable
?worthy of esteem or honor
,honorable
?deserving of respect
decent
?socially acceptable or proper
📝 In Action
Es un profesor muy respetable en nuestra comunidad.
A2He is a very respectable teacher in our community.
Su opinión es perfectamente respetable, aunque no estemos de acuerdo.
B1Your opinion is perfectly respectable, even if we don't agree.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change based on gender. You use 'respetable' for both men and women, and for both masculine and feminine objects.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Respectful' and 'Respectable'
Mistake: "Using 'respetable' to say someone shows respect to others."
Correction: Use 'respetuoso' for someone who gives respect, and 'respetable' for someone who deserves respect.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Ideas
Use this word to show you are being polite even when you disagree with someone's idea or decision.
In this context, 'respetable' refers to something that is considerable or significant in size, like this large harvest.
respetable(adjective)
considerable
?significant in size or amount
,substantial
?a large quantity
good-sized
?decently large
📝 In Action
Había una cantidad respetable de gente en el concierto.
B1There was a considerable amount of people at the concert.
Llevaban una velocidad respetable.
B2They were traveling at a substantial speed.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasis Tool
Using 'respetable' for sizes is a slightly more sophisticated way to say 'big' or 'a lot' in Spanish.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: respetable
Question 1 of 2
Which of these people is 'respetable'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'respetable' change for feminine nouns?
No. Words ending in -able in Spanish are gender-neutral. You can say 'un hombre respetable' and 'una mujer respetable'.
What is the difference between 'respetable' and 'respetuoso'?
Think of it this way: 'respetable' is what you ARE (worthy of respect), and 'respetuoso' is what you DO (showing respect to others).