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"Honra" is a noun which is often translated as "honor", and "honor" is a noun which is also often translated as "honor". Learn more about the difference between "honra" and "honor" below.
la honra(
ohn
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rrah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El hombre perdió su honra cuando robó a su vecino.That man lost his honor when he robbed his neighbor.
b. honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los falsos rumores perjudicaron la honra de toda la familia.False rumors damaged the honour of the whole family.
2. (old-fashioned) (virginity)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La honra de la novia gitana se pone a prueba con la prueba del pañuelo.The gypsy bride's honor is verified through the virginity test.
b. honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mariana quiso conservar su honra hasta el matrimonio.Mariana wanted to keep her honour until she was married.
c. virtue
La honra de las mujeres es un tema recurrente en la literatura antigua.Women's virtue is a recurring topic in ancient literature.
el honor(
oh
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nohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (integrity)
a. honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Si te dio su palabra, la cumplirá; es un hombre de honor.If he gave you his word, he'll keep it; he's a man of honor.
b. honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La competencia me hizo una propuesta magnífica, pero la rechacé por una cuestión de honor.The competition made me a fantastic offer, but I refused it as a matter of honour.
2. (reputation)
a. honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Aunque lo declaren inocente en el juicio, su honor ya está en entredicho.Even if they find him not guilty at the trial, his honor is now in doubt.
b. honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Según él, había que defender el honor de la familia.According to him, he had to defend the family honour.
3. (privilege)
a. honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Para mí es un honor recibir este premio de manos del que fue mi maestro en el mundo del teatro.It is an honor for me to receive this award from the person who was my teacher in the world of theater.
b. honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tengo el honor de presentarles al premio Nobel de Medicina.It is my honour to introduce the Nobel Prize winner for Medicine.
los honores
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. honors (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El bombero que murió después de haber rescatado a los niños del incendio en la guardería recibirá los más altos honores militares.The firefighter who died after saving the children from the daycare fire will receive full military honors.
b. honours (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Es un orgullo para mí aceptar los honores que me ha extendido la Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas.I'm proud to accept the honours presented to me by the the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
