Glorias (en. Glories)

/ɡloɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of fame or prestige obtained through outstanding achievements.
The artist reached the glories of fame after his successful exhibition.
El artista alcanzó las glorias de la fama tras su exitosa exposición.
Praise or recognition towards someone or something.
The glories of the team were celebrated after winning the championship.
Las glorias del equipo se celebraron tras ganar el campeonato.
What is considered a time of splendor or success.
We remember the past glories of our country during the celebration.
Recordamos las glorias pasadas de nuestro país durante la celebración.

Etymology

From Latin 'gloria', which means 'fame, praise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in glory
to live in a state of success and recognition
vivir en las glorias
to give someone glory
to praise or acknowledge someone for their achievements
dar gloria a alguien
glories of yesteryear
reference to past times of success or glory
glorias de antaño
to lose one's glories
to cease being in a state of success or fame
perder las glorias

Related Words

glorious
characterized by glory
glorioso
glorification
action of making something more glorious
glorificación

Slang Meanings

To succeed at something
That project was a glory, everyone is talking about it.
Ese proyecto fue una gloria, todos están hablando de él.
A moment of celebration
The party was a glory, everyone had a great time.
La fiesta fue una gloria, todos lo pasaron genial.