respetable
“respetable” means “respectable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
respectable, honorable
Also: decent
📝 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.
considerable, substantial
Also: good-sized
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "respetable" in Spanish:
considerable→decent→good-sized→honorable→respectable→substantial→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: respetable
Question 1 of 2
Which of these people is 'respetable'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'respectabilis', which literally means 'worthy of being looked back at'. It combines 'respect' (to look back) with the suffix '-able' (capable of).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).