Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Honor in Spanish: Honor
Honor · noun · oh-NOR
Honor is a direct cognate in Spanish, meaning honor, dignity, or a sense of moral integrity. The related word honra adds a literary and traditional nuance.
oh-NOR
Es un honor estar aquí con ustedes.
It is an honor to be here with you.
Honor in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for honor, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| honor | honor | oh-NOR | Default, widely understood |
| honra | honor | traditional/literary |
How Native Speakers Use Honor
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Formal speech
Es un gran honor recibir este premio.
It is a great honor to receive this award.
Accepting an award formally.
Military context
Los soldados defienden el honor de su país.
The soldiers defend the honor of their country.
Discussing patriotic duty.
Personal integrity
Es un hombre de honor, siempre cumple su palabra.
He is a man of honor, he always keeps his word.
Praising someone's character.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Honor
Pronouncing the H
Incorrect: HO-nor (aspirating the H).
Correct: oh-NOR (silent H).
The H in Spanish honor is silent — the word is pronounced starting with the vowel O.
Gender confusion
Incorrect: La honor de la familia.
Correct: El honor de la familia.
Honor is a masculine noun in Spanish and takes the article el.
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Common Questions About Honor in Spanish
- How do you say 'honor' in Spanish?
- The word is honor, spelled exactly the same as in English but pronounced oh-NOR with a silent H.
- What is the difference between honor and honra?
- Honor is the standard modern word, while honra is a more traditional or literary variant that appears in classic literature and formal expressions like defender la honra.
- How do you say 'to honor someone' in Spanish?
- The verb is honrar — for example, Queremos honrar su memoria means We want to honor their memory.