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himno

EEM-noˈimno

“himno” means “anthem” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

anthem

Also: national anthem
NounmA2
A group of diverse people standing together with hands over their hearts, looking up at a waving national flag.

📝 In Action

Los jugadores cantaron el himno nacional antes del partido.

A2

The players sang the national anthem before the game.

Cada escuela tiene su propio himno.

B1

Every school has its own anthem.

El himno de la alegría es famoso en todo el mundo.

B2

The 'Ode to Joy' (Anthem of Joy) is famous all over the world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • himno nacional – national anthem
  • entonar el himno – to strike up/sing the anthem
  • himno oficial – official anthem

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un himno a la vida – to be a celebration of life

hymn

NounmB1formal
A small choir in robes singing together inside a sunlit building with tall arched windows.

📝 In Action

Cantamos un himno durante el servicio religioso.

B1

We sang a hymn during the religious service.

El coro ensaya los himnos para el domingo.

B1

The choir is rehearsing the hymns for Sunday.

Este es un antiguo himno del siglo doce.

C1

This is an ancient hymn from the twelfth century.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cántico (religious chant)
  • alabanza (praise song)

Common Collocations

  • libro de himnos – hymnbook
  • himno religioso – religious hymn

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "himno" in Spanish:

anthem→hymn→national anthem→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: himno

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How is the 'h' in 'himno' pronounced?

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👥 Word Family▼
himnario(hymnbook) — Noun
himnología(hymnology) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'hymnus', which originally came from a Greek word meaning 'a song in honor of gods or heroes.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: hymnFrench: hymneItalian: inno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'himno' only apply to countries?

No. While 'national anthems' are common, sports teams, schools, and even international organizations (like the United Nations) can have a 'himno'.

Is there a difference between 'himno' and 'canción'?

Yes. A 'canción' is any general song. A 'himno' is a specific type of song used for praise, patriotism, or to represent a group.

How do you pluralize 'himno'?

Just add an 's' at the end: 'los himnos'.