deferential

[US]/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
[UK]/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. mostrando respeto o estima

Example Sentences

people were always deferential to him.

la gente siempre era deferente con él.

showing an excessively deferential manner

mostrando una actitud excesivamente deferente

a deferential attitude towards authority

una actitud deferente hacia la autoridad

deferential behavior in front of elders

comportamiento deferente frente a los ancianos

speaking in a deferential tone

hablando con un tono deferente

a deferential nod of the head

un gesto de asentimiento deferente

addressing someone in a deferential manner

dirigiéndose a alguien de manera deferente

a deferential bow to show respect

una reverencia deferente para mostrar respeto

deferential treatment towards guests

tratamiento deferente hacia los invitados

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