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"Honra" is a form of "honra", a noun which is often translated as "honor". "Honradez" is a noun which is often translated as "honesty". Learn more about the difference between "honra" and "honradez" 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.
la honradez(
ohn
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rah
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dehs
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
