venerable

BrE /ˈvenərəbl/ AmE /ˈvenərəbl/

adjective en → es

1 RESPECTED [attributive or predicative] B2

worthy of respect because of age, wisdom, and dignity

respetable, venerable

  • a venerable institution/person

Collocations venerable leader · venerable tradition

  • The church is a venerable old building.

    La iglesia es un edificio antiguo y venerable.

2 HONORED [attributive or predicative] C1

worthy of honor or respect because of long service, age, or high rank

honorable, respetado

  • a venerable figure in the church

Collocations venerable authority · venerable reputation

  • He is a venerable member of the community.

    Es un miembro respetado de la comunidad.