How to Say "dignity" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “dignity” is “dignidad” — use 'dignidad' when referring to a person's inherent worth, self-respect, or the respect due to them as a human being..
dignidad
/dig-ni-dad//diɣ.niˈðað/
Examples
Todos los seres humanos nacen libres y con igual dignidad.
All human beings are born free and with equal dignity.
Ella mantuvo su dignidad a pesar de la situación difícil.
She maintained her dignity despite the difficult situation.
Perder el empleo fue un golpe a su dignidad.
Losing the job was a blow to his self-respect.
Gender Check
Remember that 'dignidad' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' before it (la dignidad) and feminine adjectives after it (dignidad absoluta).
Abstract Nouns
Like many abstract concepts in Spanish, 'dignidad' often appears with the definite article 'la' even when English might omit 'the' (e.g., 'La dignidad es importante' - Dignity is important).
False Cognate Alert
Mistake: “Using 'dignidad' when you mean 'dignitary' (a high-ranking person).”
Correction: The word for a dignitary is 'dignatario' (masculine) or 'dignataria' (feminine). 'Dignidad' only refers to the quality of worthiness.
majestad
mah-hes-TAHD/ma.xesˈtað/
Examples
La majestad del águila en vuelo impresionó a todos.
The majesty of the eagle in flight impressed everyone.
El embajador se dirigió a Su Majestad, la Reina.
The ambassador addressed Her Majesty, the Queen.
El silencio y la majestad del templo invitaban a la reflexión.
The silence and grandeur of the temple invited reflection.
Always Feminine
Even though 'majestad' ends in 'd,' it is a feminine word, meaning you must always use the feminine article 'la' or feminine adjectives (like 'su' or 'nuestra').
Using the Wrong Gender
Mistake: “El majestad de la montaña.”
Correction: La majestad de la montaña. (Nouns ending in -tad are almost always feminine in Spanish.)
Dignidad vs. Majestad
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