have (double) standards

The Spanish term 'tener (doble) moral' when translated in English refers to 'having (double) standards'. The phrase is often used to critique people who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs, values, or rules, implying that they have a different set of rules for themselves as compared to others. It indicates hypocrisy and inconsistency in a person's behaviour or conduct.

Example sentences using: tener (doble) moral

Ella tiene una doble moral cuando se trata de juzgar a los demás.

She has a double standard when it comes to judging others.

This phrase illustrates how a person applies different standards for themselves and others, highlighting hypocrisy.

Los políticos a menudo muestran tener doble moral en sus discursos.

Politicians often display double standards in their speeches.

Here, the focus is on politicians who may preach certain values in public while acting contrary to those values in private.

Su tener doble moral se hace evidente cuando critica a su amigo por algo que él también hace.

His double standard becomes evident when he criticizes his friend for something he also does.

This example highlights a situation where an individual fails to recognize their own similar behavior while condemning someone else for it.