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    Honras (en. Honors)

    /ˈonɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Distinction awarded to someone for their achievements or acts of valor.
    He was awarded honors for his bravery in battle.
    Se le otorgaron honras por su valentía en la batalla.
    Honor or dignity associated with a position or office.
    The president received state honors at the ceremony.
    El presidente recibió honras de estado en la ceremonia.
    Recognition due to the respect given to a person or their actions.
    The honors of her career were recognized at the gala.
    Las honras de su carrera fueron reconocidas en la gala.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give honors
    To pay tribute to someone for their achievements.
    dar honras
    funeral honors
    Ceremony of respect and tribute to the deceased.
    honras fúnebres
    state honors
    Official recognitions granted by the government.
    honras de estado

    Related Words

    honor
    Respect or consideration given to a person.
    honor
    dignity
    Value or respect that a person deserves.
    dignidad
    prestige
    Recognition and esteem in which someone is held.
    prestigio

    Slang Meanings

    To informally pay tribute.
    When he arrived, we paid him some honors.
    Cuando llegó, le hicimos unas honras.
    To speak about someone in flattering terms.
    We were paying honors to her work at the meeting.
    Estábamos haciendo honras de su trabajo en la reunión.