Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
honorífico
Pronunciation
IPA/onoˈɾifiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounhonorific
Example
Durante la ceremonia recibió varios honoríficos.
During the ceremony they received several honorifics.
More examples
¿Por qué me llamaste sin honorífico?
Why did you call me without an honorific?
Core concept
Formal title showing respect in official settings.
Common phrases
llevar un honorífico
use an honorific
dirigirse con honoríficos
address with honorifics
Similar words
tratamiento: Polite form of address used in official situations or when speaking to dignitaries.
título: Official title attached to a person or office that indicates rank, role, or profession.
Definition in Spanish
Se emplea para dirigirse a alguien con respeto o para nombrar un cargo o título honorífico en actos oficiales.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin honorificus, from honor 'honor' + -ficus 'making', meaning 'that confers honor'.
Usage tips
- It is used mainly in formal and ceremonial contexts and commonly appears with specific titles (Don, Doña, Su Excelencia), so it names the respectful form of address rather than casual greetings.