honorable
“honorable” means “honorable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
honorable, respectable
Also: upstanding, ethical
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo siempre fue un hombre honorable en su comunidad.
B1My grandfather was always an honorable man in his community.
Tomaron la decisión más honorable, aunque fuera la más difícil.
B2They made the most honorable decision, even if it was the most difficult one.
Honorable
Also: The Honorable
📝 In Action
La sesión fue presidida por el Honorable Juez de la Corte Suprema.
C1The session was chaired by the Honorable Supreme Court Judge.
Espero que la Honorable Cámara de Diputados apruebe la ley.
C2I hope the Honorable Chamber of Deputies approves the law.
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Words that translate to "honorable" in Spanish:
ethical→honorable→respectable→the honorable→upstanding→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: honorable
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'honorable' in its most formal, titular sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *honorabilis*, meaning 'worthy of honor or respect.' It has been used in Spanish since the earliest days of the language with virtually the same meaning.
First recorded: 13th century (Medieval Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'honorable' change depending on who I'm talking about?
Only for number, not gender. You use 'honorable' for both men and women ('el hombre honorable,' 'la mujer honorable'). But if you are talking about multiple people, you must add an -s: 'los jueces honorables' (the honorable judges).
Is 'honorable' common in everyday speech?
While everyone understands it, it sounds slightly more formal than simply saying someone is 'good' or 'respectable.' It is most often used in writing or when discussing serious moral actions.