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honrar

on-RAHRonˈraɾ

“honrar” means “to honor” in Spanish (showing deep respect or esteem).

to honor

Also: to respect, to fulfill
VerbB1regular ar
General
A young person bowing respectfully to an elderly person in a peaceful garden.
gerundhonrando
past Participlehonrado
infinitivehonrar

📝 In Action

Es importante honrar a nuestros antepasados.

B1

It is important to honor our ancestors.

La empresa decidió honrar su promesa de aumentar los salarios.

B2

The company decided to honor its promise to raise salaries.

Me honra mucho recibir esta invitación.

B1

I am very honored to receive this invitation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • deshonrar (to dishonor)
  • insultar (to insult)

Common Collocations

  • honrar la memoria – to honor the memory (of someone)
  • honrar un compromiso – to honor a commitment
  • honrar la palabra – to keep/honor one's word

Idioms & Expressions

  • Honrar padre y madre – To respect and care for one's parents (often linked to cultural or religious values)

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yohonrara
túhonraras
él/ella/ustedhonrara
nosotroshonráramos
vosotroshonrarais
ellos/ellas/ustedeshonraran

Present Subjunctive

yohonre
túhonres
él/ella/ustedhonre
nosotroshonremos
vosotroshonréis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshonren

Indicative

Preterite

yohonré
túhonraste
él/ella/ustedhonró
nosotroshonramos
vosotroshonrasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshonraron

Imperfect

yohonraba
túhonrabas
él/ella/ustedhonraba
nosotroshonrábamos
vosotroshonrabais
ellos/ellas/ustedeshonraban

Present

yohonro
túhonras
él/ella/ustedhonra
nosotroshonramos
vosotroshonráis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshonran
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Words that translate to "honrar" in Spanish:

to fulfill→to honor→to respect→

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Quick Quiz: honrar

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'I honor my parents' in Spanish?

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

From the Latin word 'honorare', which comes from 'honor' (reputation, dignity). It has meant 'to show respect' for centuries.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: honorFrench: honorerPortuguese: honrar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'honrar' a regular verb?

Yes! It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, so it is easy to conjugate.

Can 'honrar' be used for paying bills?

In very formal contexts, you can say 'honrar una deuda' to mean you are paying what you owe, but in daily life, 'pagar' is much more common.

What is the difference between 'respetar' and 'honrar'?

'Respetar' is basic respect for rules or people. 'Honrar' is deeper; it's about celebration, high esteem, and keeping your word on a moral level.