Marvo Dict en → es · Español

proper

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BrE /ˈprɒpə/ AmE /ˈprɑːpər/

adjective en → es

1 RIGHT/WELL-BEHAVED [attributive / predicative] B1

correct or acceptable according to the rules of society, a religion, etc.

correcto, adecuado, apropiado

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper etiquette · be proper about something

  • It's not proper to wear a hat in church.

    No es correcto usar un sombrero en la iglesia.

2 REAL/TRUE [attributive / predicative] B1

real or genuine; not fake, false, or pretend

verdadero, auténtico, genuino

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper gold · be proper about something

  • This is the proper way to make a cup of tea.

    Esta es la verdadera manera de hacer una taza de té.

3 COMPLETE/ENTIRE [attributive / predicative] B1

complete or entire; including everything that should be included

completo, entero, total

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper set of tools · have a proper meal

  • We need to have a proper meeting about this.

    Necesitamos tener una reunión completa sobre esto.

4 FORMAL [attributive / predicative] B2

formal or polite; not informal, rude, or casual

formal, cortés, educado

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper manners · be proper about something

  • She was very proper in her behavior.

    Ella fue muy formal en su comportamiento.

5 RIGHT/PROPER [attributive / predicative] B2

right or correct; as it should be

correcto, adecuado, justo

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper attitude · have a proper attitude

  • It's not proper to talk like that.

    No es correcto hablar así.

6 QUANTITY [attributive / predicative] C1

used for showing the exact amount of something, especially when it is more than expected or usual

propio, adecuado, suficiente

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper amount of time · have a proper number of people

  • There's a proper crowd here today.

    Hay una verdadera multitud aquí hoy.

7 LOCATION [attributive / predicative] C1

used for showing the exact place of something, especially when it is more specific than expected or usual

propio, adecuado, correcto

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper address · have a proper location

  • The office is in the proper building.

    La oficina está en el edificio correcto.

8 SUFFICIENT [attributive / predicative] C1

used for showing that something is enough or sufficient, especially when it is more than expected or usual

suficiente, adecuado, correcto

  • a proper noun
  • be proper

Collocations proper amount of money · have a proper supply

  • We have a proper budget for this project.

    Tenemos un presupuesto adecuado para este proyecto.