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honra

OHN-rah/ˈon.ra/

reputation, honor

Also: virtue
NounfB2
A noble knight standing tall with a shining, clean shield, representing a good reputation.

📝 In Action

Ese escándalo manchó la honra de su familia.

B2

That scandal stained his family's reputation.

Es un hombre de mucha honra y palabra.

B2

He is a man of great honor and integrity.

Ella defendió su honra ante las acusaciones falsas.

C1

She defended her honor against the false accusations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reputación (reputation)
  • decoro (dignity/decency)

Antonyms

  • deshonra (dishonor)
  • infamia (infamy)

Common Collocations

  • manchar la honra – to stain one's reputation
  • limpiar su honra – to clear one's name

pride, privilege

Also: homage
NounfB1
A person wearing traditional colorful clothing, smiling warmly while holding their national flower.

📝 In Action

Es una honra para mí recibir este premio.

B1

It is an honor/privilege for me to receive this award.

Soy campesino, a mucha honra.

A2

I am a farmer, and proud of it.

Se celebraron las honras fúnebres en la catedral.

C1

The funeral rites were held in the cathedral.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • orgullo (pride)
  • distinción (distinction)

Antonyms

  • vergüenza (shame)

Common Collocations

  • honras fúnebres – funeral rites/services
  • ser una honra – to be an honor

Idioms & Expressions

  • a mucha honra – to be very proud of something others might look down on

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "honra" in Spanish:

homage→honor→pride→privilege→reputation→virtue→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: honra

Question 1 of 3

If someone says 'Soy pobre, a mucha honra,' what are they feeling?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
honrar(to honor) — Verb
honradez(honesty/integrity) — Noun
honrado(honest/honorable) — Adjective
deshonra(dishonor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
deshonraalondra
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'honor,' which described the dignity, office, or reputation of a person. Over time, Spanish developed two words: 'honor' and 'honra,' with 'honra' specifically leaning toward the public's perception of a person.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: honorFrench: honneurItalian: onore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'honor' and 'honra'?

In many cases they are interchangeable, but 'honor' is often an internal quality (integrity), while 'honra' is more about external reputation (how others see your integrity).

Can 'honra' be a verb?

The word 'honra' is a noun (the honor), but it is also the 'he/she honors' form of the verb 'honrar'. However, in a dictionary, they are usually listed separately.

Is 'honra' used in modern daily Spanish?

Yes, especially in the phrase 'a mucha honra' and in news or formal discussions regarding someone's character or reputation.