Spanish Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Spanish word
honor
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈnoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounhonor
Example
Es un honor recibir este premio.
It is an honor to receive this award.
More examples
Tengo el honor de presentar a nuestra invitada.
I have the honor of introducing our guest.
Core concept
Receiving an award on stage with applause.
Common phrases
tener el honor de
have the honor of
hacer honor a
do honor to
es un honor
be an honor
Similar words
reconocimiento: Public acknowledgment that formally recognizes and values someone's action, effort, or achievement.
respeto: Esteem and polite regard shown toward another person's character, role, or rights.
orgullo: Proud satisfaction about oneself or about something closely connected to oneself.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento de satisfacción y respeto por recibir un privilegio o un reconocimiento.
Word origin
From Latin honor, -ōris, meaning esteem or dignity, it passed into Spanish via medieval Latin.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers use 'es un honor' to politely accept awards or introductions, and it sounds formal so it feels odd for trivial compliments.