Homenajes (en. Tributes)
/omeˈna.xes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of paying tribute.
The tribute was a moving event that remembered his legacy.
El homenaje fue un evento conmovedor que recordó su legado.
Tribute or sign of respect and admiration.
Tributes were held in honor of the fallen heroes.
Se celebraron homenajes en honor a los héroes caídos.
Ceremony or act to honor someone.
The tribute to the artist took place in the main auditorium.
El homenaje a la artista se llevó a cabo en el auditorio principal.
Etymology
From the Latin 'hominaticum', related to tribute to humanity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
posthumous tribute
Tribute paid to a deceased person.
homenaje póstumo
to pay tribute
To show respect and admiration for someone for their achievements.
rendir homenaje
national tribute
Recognition made in a national context for significant contributions.
homenaje nacional
Related Words
to honor
Act of paying tribute.
homenajear
honoree
Person who receives a tribute.
homenajeado
worthy of tribute
Worthy of receiving a tribute.
homenajeable
Slang Meanings
To give informal recognition to someone.
Today I am going to pay tribute to my best friend for his birthday.
Hoy le voy a hacer un homenaje a mi mejor amigo por su cumple.
To celebrate someone spontaneously.
We are going to throw a surprise party for Juan as a tribute.
Vamos a hacerle un homenaje a Juan con una fiesta sorpresa.