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"Tributo" is a form of "tributo", a noun which is often translated as "tribute". "Homenaje" is a noun which is often translated as "homage". Learn more about the difference between "homenaje" and "tributo" below.
el homenaje(
oh
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meh
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nah
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heh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. homage
La universidad está organizando un homenaje para honrar la vida de su fundador.The university is organizing an homage to honor the life of its founder.
El evento de ayer fue un bonito homenaje al difunto presidente.Yesterday's event was a nice homage to the late president.
b. tribute
Se decidió que el festival sería un homenaje al cineasta Leonardo Favio.It was decided that the festival would be a tribute to the filmmaker Leonardo Favio.
c. ceremony
Cuando los ganadores de las Olimpíadas vuelvan a la ciudad, pensamos hacerles un homenaje.When the winners of the Olympic Games come back to town, we're thinking of holding a ceremony for them.
2. (reverence)
a. tribute
El presentador de la ceremonia rindió homenaje al fallecido actor.The host of the ceremony paid tribute to the late actor.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (to honor)
a. in honor of (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Anoche hubo un concierto homenaje al famoso guitarrista Paco de Lucía.Last night there was a concert in honor of the famous guitar player Paco de Lucía.
b. in honour of (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Nos invitaron a una cena homenaje a la directora del instituto.We were invited to a dinner in honour of the head of the institute.
el tributo(
tree
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boo
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
