Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
honrar
Pronunciation
IPA/onˈraɾ/
Meaning
- verbhonor
Example
Ellos honran a sus mayores.
They honor their elders.
More examples
Cada año honramos la memoria de los antepasados.
Each year we honor the memory of our ancestors.
Core concept
A younger person bowing before an elder to show respect.
Common phrases
honrar a alguien
honor someone
honrar la memoria de
honor the memory of
honrar la tradición
honor the tradition
Similar words
respetar: Observes and upholds another's rights, position, or personal boundaries.
valorar: Recognizes someone's or something's importance and regards it as valuable.
admirar: Experiences admiration for someone's skill, courage, or achievements.
estimar: Holds warm, friendly affection for someone and cares about their wellbeing.
Definition in Spanish
Mostrar respeto y estima hacia una persona o hacia su recuerdo mediante palabras o acciones.
Word origin
Spanish honrar derives from Latin honorare, built from honor plus the verb suffix -are/-ar, giving the sense of showing esteem toward a person.
Usage tips
- The verb is transitive and typically takes the personal a with people (honrar a alguien), and it sounds somewhat formal among friends so elogiar is more natural for everyday compliments.