honrar
When you honor something, it means you show it a lot of respect. Imagine you really look up to someone, like a grandparent or a hero. You "honor" them by showing how much you admire them.
In Spanish, the word is honrar. It's a verb, which means it's an action. You can honrar your family, or even honrar a special tradition.
§ What "Honrar" Means
- Spanish Word
- honrar (verb), CEFR A2
- Definition
- To regard with great respect; to worship or show reverence for God or saints.
§ Where You'll Actually Hear "Honrar"
You might think "honrar" is just for religious contexts, but it's used in many everyday situations in Spanish. It's about showing respect, fulfilling obligations, or upholding someone's good name. Here's where you'll encounter it:
- In the workplace: You'll hear about honoring commitments or agreements.
- At school: Students learn to honor their teachers or their country's symbols.
- In the news: You'll often see reports about honoring war heroes, traditions, or important figures.
Let's look at some examples to see how "honrar" is used in these practical settings. Pay attention to how the meaning shifts slightly depending on the context.
Es importante honrar los acuerdos que firmamos con nuestros clientes. (It's important to honor the agreements we sign with our clients.)
Here, "honrar" means to uphold or fulfill an agreement. It's about sticking to your word, which is crucial in business.
Los estudiantes deben honrar a sus maestros y a la bandera. (Students should honor their teachers and the flag.)
In this school context, "honrar" refers to showing respect and reverence. It's about acknowledging the authority of teachers and the symbolism of national emblems.
Se organizó un evento para honrar a los héroes de guerra. (An event was organized to honor the war heroes.)
Here, "honrar" means to commemorate or celebrate with great respect. This is a common usage in news reports, especially when talking about national holidays or historical events.
Queremos honrar la memoria de nuestro abuelo con este proyecto. (We want to honor our grandfather's memory with this project.)
In a more personal context, you can "honrar" someone's memory, which means to keep their legacy alive or to act in a way that respects what they stood for.
You'll also hear "honrar" in religious contexts, which is its primary definition. For example, to honor God or saints. While less common in everyday conversation unless you are in a religious setting, it's still good to know:
Debemos honrar a Dios con nuestras acciones. (We must honor God with our actions.)
The key takeaway is that "honrar" is a versatile verb. It's not just about religious worship. It's about demonstrating high regard, fulfilling duties, and recognizing significance in many aspects of life. Pay attention to the context, and you'll quickly grasp its specific meaning.
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Verbs like "honrar" that express emotions or opinions are often followed by the subjunctive mood when the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the dependent clause. However, when the subject is the same, the infinitive is used.
Es importante que honremos a nuestros padres. (It's important that we honor our parents.)
"Honrar" is a regular -ar verb. Its conjugations follow the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Yo honro (I honor), Tú honras (You honor), Él/Ella/Usted honra (He/She/You formal honor), Nosotros honramos (We honor), Vosotros honráis (You all informal honor), Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes honran (They/You all formal honor).
When "honrar" is used reflexively as "honrarse," it means to honor oneself or to be honored.
Se honra al ser reconocido por su trabajo. (He honors himself by being recognized for his work.)
"Honrar" can be used with direct and indirect objects. The direct object is the person or thing being honored. The indirect object, if present, indicates to whom or for whom the honor is directed.
Honramos su memoria con un monumento. (We honor his memory with a monument.)
The preterite tense of "honrar" is used to describe completed actions of honoring in the past.
Honramos a los héroes en la ceremonia de ayer. (We honored the heroes at yesterday's ceremony.)
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abad
B2The superior of an abbey of monks, or of a monastery.
abadesa
B2The female superior of a community of nuns.
abadía
B1A monastery or convent governed by an abbot or abbess.
adoración
A2The act of worshiping or showing deep reverence for a deity.
agnóstica
B1A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God (feminine).
agnosticismo
B2The view that the existence of God, of the divine or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.
agnóstico
B1A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God (masculine).
alabar
A2To express warm approval or admiration for; to praise God.
aleluya
A2An exclamation of praise or triumph, often used in religious contexts.
altar
A2A table or sacred place used for religious rituals or offerings.
