Ético
Example: Es importante tomar decisiones éticas en el trabajo diario.
Definition
"Ético" is an adjective describing actions, decisions, or behavior that conform to accepted moral principles or standards of right and wrong. It emphasizes the importance of ethics, especially in contexts like daily work decisions, where moral integrity is valued.
Etymology
The word "ético" comes from the Greek word 'ethikos,' meaning 'moral' or 'relating to character.' It passed into Latin as 'ethicus' before entering Spanish. Did you know? The root 'ethos' in Greek originally referred to a person's character or custom, highlighting how ethics is deeply connected to personal and societal values.
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"Ético" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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