Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| panegírico | /paneˈxiɾiko/ | masculine |
| nenia | /nenja/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| epiceyo | /epiθeʝo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /episeʝo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The terms provided refer to an oration to honor a deceased person.
Which one should you use?
The word panegírico is a highly formal, literary term meaning "panegyric" or "eulogy." In contrast, elogio is the standard, much more common word used in most funeral or commemorative contexts to refer to a speech of praise or a eulogy.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Panegírico is a highly formal and literary term. For everyday Spanish, elogio is the common way to refer to a speech of praise. In very formal settings, you may also encounter the phrases El discurso fúnebre or El elogio fúnebre to mean "eulogy."
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of panegírico is panegíricos. To specifically specify a "funeral eulogy," you can use the phrase elogio fúnebre.
How do you pronounce it?
/paneˈxiɾiko/
Did you know?
- The term nenia refers to a specific type of funeral song or poem, tracing back to the 'neniae' sung by women in Ancient Rome during burial processions.
- The formal term panegírico shares its DNA with the word 'panegyric', but its Greek roots actually describe an assembly of people gathered in a public place.
- While elogio is the standard word for 'eulogy', it is used far more often to mean a simple 'compliment' given to a living person.
Examples in context
- Hoy nos reunimos para rendir homenaje a una persona excepcional, cuyos valores y generosidad dejaron una huella imborrable en nuestras vidas.Today, we gather to pay tribute to an exceptional person whose values and generosity have left an indelible mark on our lives.
- Recuerdo cómo siempre tenía una sonrisa para todos, incluso en los momentos más difíciles. Su positividad era contagiosa y nos inspiraba a ser mejores personas.I remember how he/she always had a smile for everyone, even in the most difficult moments. His/Her positivity was contagious and inspired us to be better people.
- El panegírico fue muy emotivo.The eulogy was very moving.
- Escribió un panegírico para su abuelo.He wrote a eulogy for his grandfather.
- El panegírico destacó su bondad.The eulogy highlighted his kindness.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing the funeral arrangements.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿ya escribiste el panegírico?Daniel, have you written the eulogy yet?
- DanielSí, Sofía, lo terminé anoche.Yes, Sofía, I finished it last night.
- Sofía¿Quieres que lo lea primero?Do you want me to read it first?
- DanielSí, por favor, necesito tu opinión.Yes, please, I need your opinion.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eulogy” translations and entries panegírico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panegírico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
