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    Honrosa (en. Honorable)

    /onˈɾosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to the person or action that is worthy of respect or admiration.
    Her decision to help others was very honorable.
    Su decisión de ayudar a los demás fue muy honrosa.
    Indicates a behavior that reflects virtue and justice.
    It is honorable conduct to defend the truth.
    Es una conducta honrosa defender la verdad.
    Points to the dignity or prestige that someone may have in their community.
    She has always had an honorable life in her village.
    Ella siempre ha tenido una vida honrosa en su pueblo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'honorosus', which means 'full of honor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something honorably
    To act honorably and in accordance with ethical principles.
    hacer algo honrosamente
    to live an honorable life
    To lead a life full of virtues and positive principles.
    tener una vida honrosa
    to act in an honorable manner
    To behave with dignity and respect, especially in difficult situations.
    actuar de manera honrosa

    Related Words

    honor
    Quality of being worthy of respect and admiration.
    honor
    honorability
    Quality of being honorable, of having a worthy character.
    honorabilidad
    honesty
    Attitude and behavior that are morally correct and just.
    honradez

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe someone who has done something admirable.
    That guy is honorable; he helped the elderly in the neighborhood.
    Ese tipo es honroso, ayudó a los ancianos del barrio.
    It can sarcastically refer to an action that tries to seem honorable but is not.
    And of course, he always acts honorably when there are cameras.
    Y claro, siempre actúa honrosamente cuando hay cámaras.