decent [ˈdiːsənt]
decent(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (fairly good)
a. decente
Everybody has a right to a decent meal, and a place to sleep.Todos tienen derecho a una comida decente y un lugar donde dormir.
b. aceptable
He was making less than the minimum wage, but now he finally has a decent job.Estaba ganando menos que el salario mínimo pero ahora finalmente tiene un trabajo aceptable.
2. (respectable)
3. (kind)
a. amable
Our neighbor is a decent man. He would help anyone.Nuestro vecino es un hombre amable. Ayudaría a quien sea.
decent
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (respectable)
a. decente, decoroso(a)
2. (of acceptable quality, size)
a. decente
3. (colloquial)
a. (kind)
a decent chapun buen tipo
it's very decent of youes muy amable de tu parte
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