admirable
admirable
adjective ahd-mee-RAH-bleh Rare
Origin: From Latin admirabilis, from admirari (to wonder at).
Usage Note
Admirable has one form for both genders (un gesto admirable, una mujer admirable) and the regular plural admirables. It typically describes acts, qualities, or people that inspire respect and wonder. The adverb is admirablemente and the verb is admirar.
Examples
"Su dedicación al trabajo es verdaderamente admirable."
Natural Translation
Her dedication to work is truly admirable.
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