honor
/oˈnoɾ/
The English word "honor" is translated into Spanish as honor.
honor refers to excellence of character, high moral worth or virtue. You can also use the adjective honorable to describe someone with high moral standards or an honorable act.
Meaning: excellence of character, high moral worth, virtue (noun)
Which one should you use?
While honor is used for formal titles or specific instances of honor, honra is often used to refer to a person's abstract reputation or moral integrity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form of honor is honorable.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈnoɾ/
Did you know?
- In the Spanish Golden Age, 'honor' was seen as a social commodity that could be lost through the actions of family members, leading to a cultural obsession with 'honra' in plays by Lope de Vega.
- The term honorario can describe someone who holds a title of honor without receiving a salary, a nuance that distinguishes it from a standard professional role.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of honra is often treated as something that can be 'lost' or 'stolen' by the actions of others, not just oneself.
Examples in context
- Mary es la dama de honor.Mary is the maid of honor.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use honor in the context of a maid of honor.Tatoeba #3603136 by ficion, translation #3370778 by CK
- ¿Con quién tengo el honor?With whom do I have the honor?This sentence demonstrates a question regarding the presence of honor.Tatoeba #1698550 by marcelostockle, translation #3763360 by cromwellt
- No hay honor entre ladrones.There is no honor among thieves.This sentence shows a common proverb using honor.Tatoeba #715040 by Eckhardtgabriel, translation #715037 by Scott
- La honra de mi familia es lo más importante.The honor of my family is the most important thing.
- Ese hombre es un ejemplo de honor.That man is an example of honor.
- Es un placer conocer a una persona tan honorable como usted.It is a pleasure to meet such an honorable person as yourself.
- Te honro por tu valentía.I honor you for your bravery.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they admire in their community.
- SofíaÉl es un hombre de gran honor.He is a man of great honor.
- JavierSí, su honor es muy conocido.Yes, his honor is very well known.
- SofíaSiempre actúa con honor y justicia.He always acts with honor and justice.
- JavierEs un ejemplo para todos nosotros.He is an example for all of us.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry honor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
