honourable

BrE /ˈɒnərəbl/ AmE /ˈɑːnərəbl/

adjective en → es

1 RESPECTABLE [attributive, predicative] B1

having or showing high moral standards and honesty; deserving respect

honorable, respetable, digno de confianza

  • an honourable person/thing

Collocations honourable intentions · honourable behaviour

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

    Es un hombre honorable que siempre dice la verdad.

2 MEMBER [attributive] B2

used to refer to a member of a group or organization that is considered important and respected

miembro de, miembro honorario

  • an honourable member

Collocations honourable member of parliament · honourable senator

  • She is an honourable member of the Royal Society.

    Ella es miembro honorario de la Real Sociedad.

3 FORMAL [formal] C1

used in formal letters and speeches to show respect for someone or something

señor, señora, señorita

  • Dear honourable sir/madam
  • Dear Honourable Sir/Madam, I am writing to enquire about the position.

    Estimado Señor/Señora, escribo para preguntar sobre la posición.