/deˈθente/
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Translation
decent, respectable
Word origin
From Latin decentem, the accusative of decens ('fitting, becoming'), the present participle of decere ('to be fitting'). English 'decent' comes from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- decens
- English cognates
- decent, decorum
Grammar
Masc pluraldecentes
Examples
.
We are looking for a decent flat that is not too expensive.
.
He is a decent person you can trust.
Ponte , .
Put on something respectable, we are going to a wedding.
sueldo sector.
The salary is decent to start out in this sector.
¡ tantos !
At last a decent meal after so many days!
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