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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