digno

worthy

digno(deeg-noh)

adjective

1. (deserving)

a. worthy

El lazo entre las dos hermanas es digno de admirar.

The bond between the two sisters is worthy of admiration.

b. worth

Lo voy a grabar con el teléfono porque esto es digno de verse.

I'm going to record it with my phone because this is worth seeing.

2. (appropriate)

a.

no direct translation

Nada le parece digno de su categoría.

Nothing is enough for her.

Desde luego, eres digna hija de tu madre.

There's no doubt you're your mother's daughter.

3. (honest)

a. honorable

(United States)

Llegados a este punto, lo más digno sería dimitir.

Having reached this point, resigning would be the most honorable thing to do.

b. honourable

(United Kingdom)

Ojalá hubiera personas más dignas representando a los ciudadanos.

I wish there were more honourable people representing the citizens.

4. (proud)

a. dignified

Lo miró a través de las lágrimas con una expresión muy digna.

She looked at him through her tears with a very dignified expression.

5. (acceptable)

a. decent (home or salary)

Vivimos en una casa digna, que pagamos con gran esfuerzo.

We live in a decent house, that we pay for with much effort.