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    Honor (en. Honor)

    ˈonəˌr

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of being just and venerable.
    His honor was questioned by the false accusations.
    Su honor fue cuestionado por las falsas acusaciones.
    Reputation or esteem one has for someone.
    The honor of his family is very important to him.
    El honor de su familia es muy importante para él.
    Ethical obligation to act with integrity.
    He is a man of honor who keeps his promises.
    Es un hombre de honor que cumple sus promesas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'honor', which means dignity or respect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honor to whom honor is due
    Acknowledgment of those who have done something worthy of respect.
    honor a quien honor merece
    to honor
    To act according to the principles of honor.
    hacer honor
    to lose one's honor
    To suffer a detriment to one's reputation or dignity.
    perder el honor

    Related Words

    honorable
    Worthy of respect or consideration.
    honorable
    honorary
    Awarded as recognition or distinction.
    honorífico
    honorability
    Quality of being honorable.
    honorabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To have honor among friends.
    In this group, having honor among friends is valued.
    En este grupo, se valora tener honor entre los amigos.
    To do something for honor.
    I decided to do this for the honor of my family.
    Decidí hacer esto por el honor de mi familia.