himno nacional
/ˌimno naθjoˈnal/masculine
The English phrase "national anthem" is translated into Spanish as himno nacional. Wiktionary also lists himno.
Meaning: national song of a country (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| himno nacional | /ˌimno naθjoˈnal/ /ˌimno nasjoˈnal/ |
masculine |
| himno | /ˈimno/ | masculine |
The term refers to the official song of a country.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the national anthem is typically referred to as Himno Nacional Mexicano.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because himno is a masculine noun, it is used with the masculine article el, forming el himno nacional. To express the plural "national anthems", use himnos nacionales.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌimno naθjoˈnal/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the himno nacional is treated with such legal reverence that playing a modified or satirical version can lead to criminal charges.
- In some Latin American contexts, a himno can refer to a song that is a 'hit' or a very popular anthem of a specific subculture, not just a country.
- The word himno shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'hymn', both tracing back to the Greek word ὕμνος.
Examples in context
- Estonia tiene su propio himno nacional.Estonia has its own national anthem.This sentence uses himno to show that Estonia has its own national anthem.Tatoeba #1622042 by teskmon, translation #719181 by Eldad
- Me estoy memorizando el himno nacional.I am memorizing the national anthem.This sentence uses himno to describe the act of memorizing the national anthem.Tatoeba #1684444 by marcelostockle, translation #1665625 by Amastan
- El concierto concluyó con el himno nacional.The concert concluded with the national anthem.This sentence uses himno to describe a concert ending with the national anthem.Tatoeba #1287504 by marcelostockle, translation #25390 by CK
- Hoy cantaremos el Himno Nacional durante la ceremonia de apertura.Today, we will sing the national anthem during the opening ceremony.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are watching a sports broadcast on TV.
- Javier¡Qué emoción cuando suena el himno nacional!How exciting when the national anthem plays!
- ElenaSí, siempre me pone la piel de gallina.Yes, it always gives me goosebumps.
- Javier¿Te sabes bien el himno nacional de tu país?Do you know your country's national anthem well?
- ElenaCasi todo, pero a veces olvido la letra.Almost all of it, but sometimes I forget the lyrics.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “national anthem” translations and entries himno nacional, himno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries himno, nacional, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
