honorable

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BrE /ˈɒnərəbl/ AmE /ˈɑːnərəbl/

adjective en → es

1 RESPECTABLE [attributive or predicative] B1

having a good reputation and behaving in an honest way

respetable, digno de respeto

  • an honorable person

Collocations honorable citizen · honorable intentions

  • He is an honorable man who always tells the truth.

    Es un hombre respetable que siempre dice la verdad.

2 ETHICAL [attributive or predicative] B2

following moral principles and behaving in a way that is morally right

ético, conforme a los principios morales

  • an honorable action

Collocations honorable behavior · honorable conduct

  • She made an honorable decision to return the lost wallet.

    Ella tomó una decisión ética de devolver la cartera perdida.

3 LEGAL [attributive] C1

officially recognized as having a high moral or professional standard

legalmente reconocido, oficialmente respetado

  • an honorable court

Collocations honorable discharge · honorable service

  • The judge was praised for his honorable service to the community.

    El juez fue elogiado por su servicio oficialmente respetable a la comunidad.