venerable
BrE /ˈvenərəbl/ AmE /ˈvenərəbl/
adjective en → es
worthy of respect because of age, wisdom, and dignity
respetable, venerable
- a venerable institution/person
Collocations venerable leader · venerable tradition
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The church is a venerable old building.
La iglesia es un edificio antiguo y venerable.
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
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He is a venerable member of the community.
Es un miembro respetado de la comunidad.