Honores (en. Honors)

/oˈnoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Recognition or award given to someone for their achievements or merits.

He received several honors for his work in science.

Recibió varios honores por su trabajo en la ciencia.

Qualities that make someone worthy of respect and consideration.

He acted with honors in all difficult situations.

Actuó con honores en todas las situaciones difíciles.

Rank or position of social dignity.

He was promoted to the high honors of the government.

Fue ascendido a los altos honores del gobierno.

From Latin 'honor', meaning respect, dignity, worth.

to give honors

To recognize someone in a special way.

dar honores

honors to the flag

Ceremony in which homage is paid to the national flag.

honores a la bandera

funeral honors

Ceremonies or solemn acts in memory of a deceased person.

honores fúnebres

honor

Respect or consideration given to a person.

honor

dignity

Quality of being worthy, deserving respect.

dignidad

Prestige or fame

That artist has many honors in the industry.

Ese artista tiene muchos honores en la industria.

Recognition in an informal context

He was given honors at the party for his birthday.

Le dieron honores en la fiesta por su cumpleaños.