gloria
/ˈɡloɾja/
The English phrase glory is translated into Spanish as gloria.
gloria refers to honour, admiration or distinction. It is used in both secular contexts (fame/distinction) and religious contexts (divine glory).
Meaning: honour, admiration, or distinction (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, gloria is a feminine noun and is typically preceded by the feminine article la when referring to the concept of glory.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡloɾja/
Did you know?
- The phrase dar gloria can be used colloquially to mean that someone is making a fool of themselves or providing a spectacle for others to laugh at.
- In some Latin American dialects, saying ¡Qué gloria! can be used sarcastically to react to a disaster or a very annoying situation.
- If a person is described as 'una gloria' in a social context, it often implies they are a very kind, wonderful, or pleasant person to be around.
Examples in context
- Ningún camino de flores conduce a la gloria.No flowery path guides to glory.Tatoeba #1370148 by hayastan, translation #1366454 by sacredceltic
- Gloria al Padre, al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.Tatoeba #10048024 by manufrutos, translation #10048010 by ddnktr
- ¡Gloria a Ucrania!Glory to Ukraine!Tatoeba #2229625 by marcelostockle, translation #467522 by shekitten
- La gloria de su obra será recordada por siempreThe glory of his/her work will be remembered forever
- La glorificación de Dios es importante en esta comunidadGlorifying God is important in this community
- ¡Qué gloria verte de nuevo!What a pleasure it is to see you again!
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a historical figure in a museum.
- DanielÉl buscaba la gloria en la batalla.He was seeking glory in battle.
- SofíaPero la gloria es muy efímera.But glory is very fleeting.
- DanielTienes razón, Sofía.You are right, Sofía.
- SofíaEs mejor vivir con tranquilidad.It is better to live with tranquility.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gloria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.