ethical

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɛθɪkəl/ AmE /ˈɛθɪkəl/

adjective en → es

1 MORAL [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to what is morally good and right, or the principles that help people decide what is right

ético, moral

  • an ethical dilemma
  • be guided by ethical principles

Collocations ethical standards · ethical considerations

  • The company has strict ethical guidelines.

    La empresa tiene rigurosas pautas éticas.

2 BUSINESS [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to business practices that are fair and honest, or the rules of such practices

ético en negocios, de buena fe

  • ethical trading
  • an ethical company

Collocations ethical trade · ethical investment

  • The firm is committed to ethical business practices.

    La empresa está comprometida con prácticas comerciales éticas.