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honrado

/ohn-RAH-doh/

honest

A child with an open, sincere expression, holding a single transparent glass marble in their hand, symbolizing truth and sincerity.

An honest person is transparent and truthful, like this child holding a clear marble.

honrado(Adjective)

mB1

honest

?

describing character

,

honorable

?

describing integrity

Also:

upright

?

moral behavior

,

trustworthy

?

reliable

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo era un sastre honrado que siempre cobraba un precio justo.

B1

My grandfather was an honest tailor who always charged a fair price.

Necesitamos políticos honrados que digan la verdad.

B2

We need honorable politicians who tell the truth.

Ella es una mujer honrada, puedes confiar en ella.

A2

She is an honest woman, you can trust her.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • deshonesto (dishonest)
  • corrupto (corrupt)

Common Collocations

  • persona honrada – honest person
  • trabajo honrado – honest work

💡 Grammar Points

Changing Endings

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'honrado' changes its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'honrada' (feminine singular), 'honrados' (masculine plural), and 'honradas' (feminine plural).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Honesto' and 'Honrado'

Mistake: "Using 'honesto' only, when 'honrado' might be better."

Correction: 'Honrado' often carries a stronger sense of integrity and respectability, especially regarding business or public life, while 'honesto' focuses more on simple truthfulness.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with Ser

Because being 'honrado' is a permanent trait, you almost always use the verb 'ser' (to be) with it: 'Él es honrado' (He is honest).

A hand gently placing a simple green laurel wreath onto the head of a person who looks dignified and respected.

Being honored often means receiving recognition, symbolized here by the laurel wreath.

honrado(Adjective)

mB2

honored

?

feeling respected or privileged

Also:

respected

?

receiving distinction

📝 In Action

Me siento muy honrado de haber sido invitado a hablar hoy.

B2

I feel very honored to have been invited to speak today.

La familia fue honrada por la ciudad por su servicio.

B2

The family was honored by the city for their service.

Hemos honrado la memoria de nuestro fundador.

C1

We have honored the memory of our founder. (Used as part of a compound verb tense: 'hemos honrado')

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • privilegiado (privileged)
  • distinguido (distinguished)

Common Collocations

  • me siento honrado – I feel honored
  • ser honrado con – to be honored with

💡 Grammar Points

The Past Participle

'Honrado' is the 'past participle' (the '-ed' form) of the verb 'honrar' (to honor). It's used after the verb 'haber' to form perfect tenses (like 'he honrado' - I have honored).

Use with Estar

When you use 'honrado' to mean 'honored' (a temporary state or feeling), you use the verb 'estar' (to be): 'Estoy honrado' (I am honored).

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

This meaning is often used in formal speeches, acceptance ceremonies, or when thanking someone for a high distinction.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: honrado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'honrado' to describe a person's core character trait?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

honrar(to honor/respect) - verb
honradez(honesty/integrity) - noun
deshonra(dishonor/disgrace) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'honrado' stronger than 'honesto'?

Yes, often. While 'honesto' means truthful, 'honrado' suggests a deeper level of integrity and respectability, especially in professional or moral conduct. Think of 'honrado' as 'honorable' or 'upright'.

Since 'honrado' starts with an 'h', do I pronounce it?

No. The 'h' in Spanish is silent. You pronounce it starting with the 'o': ohn-RAH-doh.