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How to Say "respected" in Spanish

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considerado

kon-see-deh-RAH-doh/konsiðeˈɾaðo/

AdjectiveB2General
Use 'considerado' when someone is generally held in high regard or thought of as important, often due to their expertise or position.
A central figure stands calmly while a small crowd watches with respectful admiration. One person is gently handing the central figure a simple, green laurel wreath.

Examples

El profesor es considerado una autoridad en el campo de la historia.

The professor is considered an authority in the field of history.

La empresa es considerada la mejor de la región.

The company is regarded as the best in the region.

Passive Voice Structure

This meaning often appears in the passive voice, using 'ser' (to be) + considerado + 'como' or 'uno de' to show what someone or something is recognized as.

estimado

es-tee-MAH-doh/es.tiˈma.ðo/

AdjectiveB1General
Choose 'estimado' when you want to express that someone is admired and valued, often in a warm or affectionate way, by a group or community.
A single, shiny gold trophy resting on a small velvet pedestal, symbolizing high regard.

Examples

Él es un miembro muy estimado de nuestra comunidad.

He is a very valued member of our community.

Su opinión es muy estimada en este proyecto.

Your opinion is highly valued in this project.

Past Participle as Adjective

This word is the past participle of the verb 'estimar' (to value), but here it acts as a describing word, meaning 'having been valued' or 'held in value'.

honrado

ohn-RAH-doh/onˈraðo/

AdjectiveB2Formal
Use 'honrado' when you are referring to the feeling of being honored or having received a special distinction or recognition.
A hand gently placing a simple green laurel wreath onto the head of a person who looks dignified and respected.

Examples

Me siento muy honrado de haber sido invitado a hablar hoy.

I feel very honored to have been invited to speak today.

La familia fue honrada por la ciudad por su servicio.

The family was honored by the city for their service.

Hemos honrado la memoria de nuestro fundador.

We have honored the memory of our founder. (Used as part of a compound verb tense: 'hemos honrado')

The Past Participle

'Honrado' is the 'past participle' (the '-ed' form) of the verb 'honrar' (to honor). It's used after the verb 'haber' to form perfect tenses (like 'he honrado' - I have honored).

Use with Estar

When you use 'honrado' to mean 'honored' (a temporary state or feeling), you use the verb 'estar' (to be): 'Estoy honrado' (I am honored).

General Respect vs. Feeling Honored

Learners often confuse 'considerado' and 'honrado'. Remember that 'considerado' refers to how others view a person (generally respected), while 'honrado' describes a personal feeling of being honored or having received an award.

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