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How to Say "venerable" in Spanish

The Spanish word forvenerableis reverendoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1formal
worthy of profound respect
An illustration of an elderly, wise figure with a long white beard, sitting calmly and holding a simple wooden staff, symbolizing deep respect and wisdom.

Examples

El templo era un lugar reverendo y silencioso.

The temple was a venerable and silent place.

Sus palabras tenían un tono reverendo que inspiraba calma.

His words had a reverent tone that inspired calm.

Agreement

As a descriptive adjective, 'reverendo' must match the noun it describes in number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine). For example: 'costumbres reverendas' (venerable customs).

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