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    Honrar (en. Honor)

    /onˈraɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To show respect or recognition towards someone.
    We honor the heroes of the homeland in the parade.
    Honramos a los héroes de la patria en el desfile.
    To pay tribute to a person or cause.
    The ceremony was to honor the victims of the earthquake.
    La ceremonia fue para honrar a las víctimas del terremoto.
    To fulfill what is owed or promised.
    It is important to honor our commitments.
    Es importante honrar nuestros compromisos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'honorare', meaning 'to give honor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honor the memory
    To remember and hold in high esteem someone who has passed away.
    honrar la memoria
    honor a commitment
    To fulfill an agreement or promise made.
    honrar un compromiso
    honor someone with an award
    To recognize a person's achievements by awarding them a prize.
    honrar a alguien con un premio

    Related Words

    honor
    The quality of being respected or esteemed.
    honor
    honorary
    Having the character of honor or respect.
    honorífico
    tribute
    Act of respect or recognition towards someone.
    homenaje

    Slang Meanings

    To do something extraordinary in recognition of someone.
    That party was to honor our friend for his achievement.
    Esa fiesta fue para honrar a nuestro amigo por su logro.