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This word must be preceded by the definite article in the sense shown in 4.
righteous(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (virtuous)
a. de superioridad moral
I couldn't take the righteous attitudes of my colleagues, so I left.No soportaba la actitud de superioridad moral de mis colegas, así que dejé el trabajo.
3. (justified)
a. justificado
Righteous anger compelled her to speak out about the unfair treatment she had received.Su ira justificada la impelió a expresar su opinión sobre el trato injusto que había recibido.
b. justo
They expressed their righteous indignation at this attack on their rights.Expresaron su justa indignación ante este ataque a sus derechos.
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (religious)
a. los justos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The righteous will be rewarded in heaven.Los justos se verán recompensados en el cielo.
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