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digno

worthy; dignified

adjective DEEG-noh Less Common

Origin: From Latin dignus (worthy).

Usage Note

Digno typically follows the noun it modifies: una persona digna, un salario digno (a living wage). The construction digno de + noun/infinitive means 'worthy of': digno de confianza ('trustworthy'), digno de mención ('worth mentioning'). Its antonym indigno carries a strong moral condemnation.

Examples

"Merece un trato digno y respetuoso."

Natural Translation

He deserves dignified and respectful treatment.

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