estimados
Estimados is the plural masculine form of the adjective estimado, derived from the Latin aestimatus, meaning valued or esteemed. In contemporary Spanish, it has two principal uses: as a polite form of address in formal correspondence, and as an adjective meaning estimated or valued, depending on context. In letters and emails, it is commonly used as a salutation, as in estimados señores or estimadas señoras, signaling respect toward the recipients.
In practical usage, the salutation is typically followed by a colon in formal writing and a greeting
As an adjective, estimado can describe approximate quantities or values. Examples include costo estimado, tiempo estimado,
Etymologically, estimado traces to Latin aestimatus, from aestimare “to value, assess.” In Spanish, its dual meaning—respectful
See also: estimación, estimador, estimar, estimable. In Portuguese and Galician, estimado/estimados appear with similar meanings, though