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deferential in Spanish

deferential in Spanish is deferente, deferencial — deferential means polite and respectful, especially towards someone in authority.

deferential in Spanish

deferente
adj
Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
deferencial
adj
(anatomy) Of or relating to the vas deferens.

What does "deferential" mean?

  1. adj Polite and respectful, especially towards someone in authority.
  2. adj Following someone else's beliefs or wishes rather than your own judgement.
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What is "deferential" in Spanish?
"deferential" in Spanish is deferente, deferencial. deferential means: Polite and respectful, especially towards someone in authority.
Are there other ways to say "deferential" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "deferential": deferente, deferencial.
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