Values: Upper-intermediate Spanish vocabulary

23 Spanish words about values at upper-intermediate level. Each entry links to the full meaning, a real example sentence, and usage notes written for English speakers.

• libertadnounfreedom, liberty
• justicianounjustice — the principle of fair treatment and equitable distribution; also the legal system
• responsabilidadnounresponsibility, accountability — the obligation to act in a certain way or to answer for the consequences of one's actions
• democracianoundemocracy — a system of government based on popular sovereignty and the rule of law
• conciencianounawareness, conscience
• bienestarnounwellbeing, welfare
• ambiciónnounambition, drive
• dignidadnoundignity — the inherent worth and right to respectful treatment owed to every person
• creencianounbelief, conviction — a deeply held view or principle accepted as true; deeper than opinion
• integridadnounintegrity
• curiosidadnouncuriosity — a strong desire to know or learn
• lealtadnounloyalty, fidelity
• equidadnounequity — proportional fairness that accounts for individual need, contrasted with strict equality
• traiciónnounbetrayal, treachery
• tolerancianounwillingness to accept beliefs, customs or behaviour different from one's own
• honornounhonour, integrity — a quality of high moral character and public respect
• defender (sostener, hacer respetar)verbto uphold, to defend
• misericordianounmercy, compassion — willingness to forgive or be kind towards those in distress
• misiónnounmission — the purpose or objective of an organisation; also a diplomatic or military assignment
• pasiónnounpassion — a strong emotion or intense enthusiasm for something
• paciencianounpatience — the capacity to accept delays or difficulties without frustration
• filosofíanounphilosophy — the study of fundamental questions; a set of guiding beliefs or principles
• principionounprinciple — a fundamental truth or belief serving as a foundation