Condecoraciones (en. Commendations)

/kondekoɾaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Awards or recognitions given to individuals for their excellence or bravery.

Military decorations are awarded to soldiers who have performed heroic acts.

Las condecoraciones militares se entregan a soldados que han realizado actos heroicos.

Distinctions granted in the civil sphere for services to society.

I received several decorations for my work in the community.

Recibí varias condecoraciones por mi labor en la comunidad.

Symbols of recognition worn as a medal or badge.

Decorations are used in official ceremonies.

Las condecoraciones se usan en ceremonias oficiales.

From Latin 'condecoratio, -onis', meaning 'joint decoration'.

Meritorious decorations

Recognition awarded for outstanding achievements in a specific area.

condecoraciones al mérito

To receive a decoration

To be awarded an honor or prize.

recibir una condecoración

Honorably decorated

A person who has received one or more decorations.

ondo condecorado

Decoration

The act of beautifying or magnifying something.

decoración

Honor

Recognition towards someone for their achievements.

honor

Recognition

The action of valuing or rewarding a person's merits.

reconocimiento

Exaggerated recognition.

When someone receives too many decorations, they are called 'decorated to exhaustion'.

Cuando alguien recibe demasiadas condecoraciones, lo llaman 'condecorado hasta el cansancio'.

An award that has no real value.

He was given a paper decoration for his work, as if it were worthless.

Le dieron una condecoración de papel por su trabajo, como si no valiera nada.