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How to Say "honored" in Spanish

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orgullosa

or-goo-YOH-sahor.ɣuˈʎo.sa

adjectiveA1
Use 'orgullosa' (or 'orgulloso' for masculine) when you want to express a feeling of pride or satisfaction about an achievement or a quality, similar to 'proud'.
A young girl standing tall and smiling brightly, holding up a gold medal.

Examples

Mi hermana está orgullosa de haber terminado la maratón.

My sister is proud to have finished the marathon.

La abuela se siente muy orgullosa de sus nietos.

The grandmother feels very proud of her grandchildren.

Estoy orgullosa de ser parte de este equipo.

I am proud to be part of this team.

Feminine Form

'Orgullosa' is the form you use when describing a girl, woman, or feminine noun. The masculine form is 'orgulloso'.

Required Preposition

In Spanish, you are always 'proud OF' something. Use the preposition 'de' immediately after 'orgullosa' to connect it to the thing causing the pride.

halagado

ah-lah-GAH-dohalaˈɣaðo

adjectiveB1
Choose 'halagado' when you feel pleased or flattered by a specific compliment, gesture, or attention, emphasizing the feeling of being complimented.
A person with a warm smile and rosy cheeks looking pleasantly surprised and happy while holding a single bright flower.

Examples

Me siento muy halagado por tus bonitas palabras.

I feel very flattered by your kind words.

Él se mostró halagado cuando lo invitaron a la ceremonia.

He seemed honored when they invited him to the ceremony.

Ella estaba halagada de que tanta gente asistiera a su fiesta.

She was flattered that so many people attended her party.

Matching the Person

This word must change its ending to match the gender and number of the person feeling the emotion. Use 'halagado' for a man, 'halagada' for a woman, and 'halagados/as' for groups.

Using with 'Sentirse'

In Spanish, we usually use this word with the verb 'sentirse' (to feel) to describe an emotional state, rather than just 'ser' (to be).

The 'h' is Silent

Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'h' like an English 'h'.”

Correction: The 'h' in Spanish is always silent. Start the word with the 'a' sound: /ah-lah-GAH-doh/.

honrado

ohn-RAH-dohonˈraðo

adjectiveB2formal
Use 'honrado' when you feel deeply respected or privileged due to an invitation, recognition, or significant opportunity, conveying a sense of honor.
A hand gently placing a simple green laurel wreath onto the head of a person who looks dignified and respected.

Examples

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

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

La familia fue honrada por la ciudad por su servicio.

The family was honored by the city for their service.

Hemos honrado la memoria de nuestro fundador.

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

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).

Pride vs. Flattery vs. Honor

Learners often confuse 'orgullosa' (proud) and 'halagado' (flattered). Remember, 'orgullosa' is about your own sense of accomplishment or satisfaction, while 'halagado' is about how someone else's words or actions make you feel pleased or complimented.

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