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admirable

admirable

adjective ahd-mee-RAH-bleh Rare

Origin: From Latin admirabilis, from admirari (to wonder at).

Usage Note

Admirable has one form for both genders (un gesto admirable, una mujer admirable) and the regular plural admirables. It typically describes acts, qualities, or people that inspire respect and wonder. The adverb is admirablemente and the verb is admirar.

Examples

"Su dedicación al trabajo es verdaderamente admirable."

Natural Translation

Her dedication to work is truly admirable.

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