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decoro

decorum, decency

noun deh-KOH-roh Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Origin: From Latin decorum, 'what is fitting'.

Also means

dignity

Usage Note

Decoro refers to the standard of dignified, proper behavior expected in formal or social situations. The adjective decoroso means decent or seemly. In theatrical criticism, el decoro was a classical principle requiring that characters behave consistently with their social rank. Do not confuse with decoración (decoration), which shares the root but has a different meaning.

Examples

"Hay que actuar con decoro en ese lugar."

Natural Translation

One must act with decorum in that place.

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