How to Say “Glory” in Spanish

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 siempre
    The glory of his/her work will be remembered forever
  • La glorificación de Dios es importante en esta comunidad
    Glorifying God is important in this community
  • ¡Qué gloria verte de nuevo!
    What a pleasure it is to see you again!
  • 15 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Daniel and Sofía are discussing a historical figure in a museum.

  1. Daniel

    Él buscaba la gloria en la batalla.
    He was seeking glory in battle.
  2. Sofía

    Pero la gloria es muy efímera.
    But glory is very fleeting.
  3. Daniel

    Tienes razón, Sofía.
    You are right, Sofía.
  4. Sofía

    Es mejor vivir con tranquilidad.
    It is better to live with tranquility.

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