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    Himno (en. Anthem)

    /ˈim.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Music used in religious ceremonies.
    The choir sang a hymn at the mass.
    El coro cantó un himno en la misa.
    A poetic and musical composition that expresses patriotic or ceremonial feelings.
    The national anthem was performed at the beginning of the event.
    El himno nacional se interpretó al inicio del evento.
    Song or music associated with a specific community or group.
    At graduation, we sang the hymn of our university.
    En la graduación, cantamos el himno de nuestra universidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hymnus', which comes from the Greek 'ὕμνος' (hymnos), meaning 'song' or 'hymn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national anthem
    An official musical composition that represents a country.
    himno nacional
    to sing a hymn
    To perform a musical composition, usually in a ceremonial context.
    cantar un himno
    sports anthem
    A musical composition performed at sporting events to cheer on a team.
    himno deportivo

    Related Words

    song
    Musical composition, usually with lyrics.
    canción
    melody
    Sequence of notes that is musically significant.
    melodía
    ode
    Lyrical poem of an elevated tone.
    oda

    Slang Meanings

    The anthem of a very beloved group or team.
    The team's anthem is sung at every match.
    El himno del equipo se canta en cada partido.
    A refrain or phrase that is repeated in celebratory situations.
    That song has become the anthem of our parties.
    Esa canción se ha vuelto el himno de nuestras fiestas.