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propriety in Spanish

propriety in Spanish is aptitud, procedencia, propiedad — propriety means correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.

propriety in Spanish

aptitud
noun
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
procedencia
noun
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
propiedad
noun
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
propriedad
noun
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]

What does "propriety" mean?

  1. noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
    "She always behaved with great propriety at formal events."
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propriety in a sentence

  • She always behaved with great propriety at formal events.
  • He questioned the propriety of accepting gifts from clients.

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What is "propriety" in Spanish?

"propriety" in Spanish is aptitud, procedencia, propiedad. propriety means: Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.

How do you use "propriety" in a sentence?

Example: "She always behaved with great propriety at formal events." In Spanish, "propriety" is aptitud, procedencia, propiedad.

Are there other ways to say "propriety" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "propriety": aptitud, procedencia, propiedad, propriedad.

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